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Much like dystopian and post-apocalyptic books are a way to explore the worst-case scenarios lurking around the corner, fantasy can serve as a wonderful tool for showing kids that they have an inherent power in them to create change, both in themselves and in their community. ”
True Blood' was the most amazing adventure of my life; I met some of my best friends. ”
I've always freelanced as an actor, and you always have to worry about the next paycheck. When I booked 'True Blood,' I promised myself I would take advantage of the fact that for the first time in my career, I could afford to turn down big money to go and do small, character-driven indies. ”
To go from 'Generation Kill,' which is a very real, dark, gritty series, to 'True Blood,' which is flamboyant, crazy, way out there... I couldn't ask for two better jobs. ”
A true artist, in my mind, is willing to fail sometimes, because if you're not brave enough to say yes and follow your gut, it's never going to be good. ”
I'm not saying everything in Sweden is perfect, because it's not. But it is interesting having grown up in a social democratic country such as Sweden and then watching what's going on in the U.S. and the income disparity. ”
True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can. ”
True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, as those move easiest who have learn'd to dance. ”
Tis not enough your counsel still be true; Blunt truths more mischief than nice falsehoods do. ”
The biggest fear I have is to die with regrets, and of course that will come true. ”