I Grew Up Among Farmers In Illinois

We're Cognizant, Curious Beings, Capable Of Philosophical Thought, Nuclear Physics, Repeating Nerf Weapons, Global Consciousness, Glade Air Fresheners, And Sentient Automobiles. But We're Assholes First.

When I Arrive In Los Angeles In The Entertainment Community, And I Use Implements Like A Shovel And A Hammer, Our Society Has Distanced Itself So Far From Working With Its Hands That Those Incredibly Pedestrian Skills Are Perceived As Somehow Being Extraordinary.

I Really Bridled When Parks And Rec Became Popular And Woodworking Publications Wanted Me To Do Stuff With Them.

You Know, Even Working Actors Can End Up Having A Lot Of Spare Time. And You Can Either Go Sit At The Starbucks And Wait For Your Agent To Call You, Or You Can Go Learn How To Build A Shaker Blanket Chest With Hand-cut Dovetails.

Whenever I Have A Stubborn Position On Something, I Take A Deep Breath And Swallow Myself.