James Van Der Beek

“I think the most important thing for an actor is to have a life.”

“For me, a career is a marathon, not a sprint.”

“What you get is a living, what you give is a life.”

“I've always been a student of this life, not a master.”

“Fatherhood is the best thing I've ever done. It changes your perspective.”

“I feel like I'm a much better person when I'm developing my imagination and my innocence and my vulnerability.”

“Vulnerability is not a weakness, it’s a strength. It’s the doorway to connection.”

“The thing about fame is, it's a byproduct of the work. It's not the work itself.”

“I've learned that you can't control what other people are going to think of you. You can only control what you do.”

“I think any man who says he has never had an awkward moment with a girl is a liar.”

“The key to a good life is to find something that you're passionate about and then do it.”

“The great thing about being an actor is that you can get your hands on a lot of different aspects of the human condition.”

“Embrace the mess. It's where the good stuff is.”

“Acting is a great way to get to know yourself.”