"The stars are brightest when the night is darkest."

I think that's the single best piece of advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself.

I want my books to be a mirror, not a window.

我们想成为能给予希望的艺术家。

I’d take it manfully, and be respected if I couldn’t be loved.

The best advice I can give to aspiring actors is to be patient and persistent. It's a tough business, but if you love it, it's worth it.