Growing up an only child with a single parent is probably why I'm an actor.

I think what my hope is is that the only downside of having a steady job on television is, I think for all actors, there's a piece, there's some adrenaline, and part of the love of the job is not knowing what's coming next, and the variety.

Acting is the most bizarre profession. You can stay in it for years and not really be in it and be waiting for someone to give you an opportunity. It's like when I watch 'American Idol' and see people who have been told to believe in themselves at all costs: It's not always a good idea.

None of my characters have really had jobs.

I enjoy wrestling. I enjoy the sport. I get to go against the world's best athletes.

I have actually been very blessed in my career.

The 2008 season was very long and extremely hard - probably the toughest of my career.

It's funny that as soon as I retired from international football, Italy won the World Cup.