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" I'm this dude that can play a farmhand and a handyman and sometimes a Greek god. "

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" I used to take my car and go down to the South Island for five or six days and climb glaciers and jump out of planes and jump off bridges and go white water rafting - a bit of thrill-seeking. "

" A guy's biggest style mistake is definitely trying to look too cool. As long as you've got a good pair of jeans, a good pair of boots and a few good shirts, you're fine. "

" I have seen 'Fast Six,' and it's awesome. "

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" I've had letters from people who have read my articles and said, 'I'm a guy, I'm 18, and I've not come out to my mom and dad yet, but it was so nice to hear your story, and you know, I wish your article would have been longer, because you gave me hope for the future.' "

" People come up to me in pubs - gay pubs, mind you - and can't believe that I'm gay. "

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" People want to hear your stories about these wonderful experiences you have, and that's what press tours are for. "