Mehcad Brooks quotes

Mehcad Brooks is an American actor and former model, recognized for his roles in television and film. Best known for appearances in series such as "Desperate Housewives," "Supergirl," and "True Blood," he has built a versatile career in Hollywood. He continues to impress audiences with his talent and screen presence. Here are 7 of his quotes:

I basically modeled my way through college, doing local runway shows in L.A. that don't pay a lot and a couple of shows in N.Y. and S.F., and I probably made the same as the average 19-year-old waiter; I just worked less and was around beautiful girls, so it was nice.

Mehcad Brooks

I feel like the human body is what it is, and the more you make yourself comfortable with it, the better off you are. Love your body and embrace that.

Mehcad Brooks

I read a quote by James Dean when I was 17; he said, 'I'd rather starve than do a whole bunch of work that I don't care about.' The older I got, the more I understood what he was saying. If I want to do a whole lot of work that I don't care about, then I would probably be working in a law office somewhere.

Mehcad Brooks

When I jump into something, I really do it to the fullest extent that my time and energy will allow me. I'm from Texas, and to see so many people that are obese and with disorders that are preventable. They haven't been shown or told. I'm really passionate about making sure my fellow countrymen are healthy. It's a shame.

Mehcad Brooks

There are so many of us that just do things to pay bills, but I never wanted that to be me.

Mehcad Brooks

Family is everything to me. Family and health are the two most important things to me.

Mehcad Brooks