Hes also the author of a hugely successful book called “Greenlights.”

The book is a memoir that includes many of his old journal posts from years back.

But, it also includes information on how hemanages setbacks and overcomes obstacles.

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For example, he challenged himself to take on new acting roles.

For example, he spent a year in Australia before becoming an actor.

You got rewarded later.

Every sacrifice you took or chance or healthy risk you took, it paid off.'

He briefly mentions incidents of sexual abuse in the book.

And he details several incidents ofviolencebetween his parents.

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