Jesse Metcalfe

“'Game of Thrones' is great. Love it.”

“I don't have a type. But one thing I can say from my dating experience is that a physical attraction will only take you so far. So you definitely have to have a strong intellectual connection as well.”

“It's a privilege to act, and you have to protect and cherish it.”

“I think there are shows that are long-running and successful, where some or all of the cast members hate each other, but I think it's a lot easier to have an environment where everyone feels secure and supported to do the best work possible.”

“You should only be in a relationship if it adds to your life.”

“I went out with the same girl throughout all four years of high school.”

“I didn't really watch 'Dallas' growing up, as I was a bit young and into other things, like sports.”

“I never really had that father figure to look up to. I think that's the reason I'm so ambitious. I felt like I wasn't appreciated as a child so I wanted to prove my worth as an adult, as an actor.”

“I don't think I'm destined to be the eternal bachelor.”

“I don't want to be one of those 40-something guys in L.A. still dating, still going out to clubs and chasing 21-year-olds. It's not a good look.”

“I do have the cheesiest of cheesy chat-up lines used on me.”

“I start nearly every day with a workout.”

“You connect with who you connect with, and if your feelings are strong enough then you'll make that work.”

“If my shirt's off all the time on national TV, with 20 million people watching, I want to look my best.”

“I'm estranged from my father and that relationship, as a young man, is incredibly important. It's probably responsible for the man I've become.”

“When you release endorphins, you just feel good.”

“I'd like to meet a nice girl and leave all those 'hottest bachelor' lists behind.”

“I had a relatively tumultuous childhood.”

“Having a profile means you have to be cautious of who you let into your world, as you don't know if they're being genuine or not, but it's more that it can be a strain on your relationships.”

“The reason so many celebrities try to keep things secret is you want the chance to get to know someone without the glare of public scrutiny.”