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I always concentrated on doing the very best that I could in the job and the duties that I was assigned.

I guess what I learned the most was to feel lucky with what I have been able to accomplish and what I have and to feel humble about the people I have been able to work with.

From my parents, I learned a very strong work ethic, and all of my brothers and sisters all worked from the earliest days of life right through to the present time.

I have to say that it was working with my grandpa, who grew up on a farm in Mountain Home, Idaho, that had the most influence. Witnessing his work ethic and hearing his stories gave me an appreciation for the farm's best lessons.

While I was serving, I worked as an adventure training officer, teaching soldiers how to ski, canoe and climb.

I used to work on a survey crew, because my dad was an engineer, but he was also a surveyor.

The things I learned from the army - and I think it was a lesson for life - was how to work in unison with other people. How to take responsibility.

I think you learn something from everybody that you've worked with. I really learned how to behave on set through the people that I worked with, like the importance of being on time and the importance of being professional. I don't bring my cell phone on set; I leave it in my trailer.

I got along with people very well at every job I had, people liked me and I liked them and I loved being on my feet.

I've been so lucky to work with such great people: people that are such hard workers and have such a respect and appreciation for one another.