"Train, train, train. Make sure you continue to improve your skill set and build on other skills. Don't lie about your skills. This could cause you or someone else to be hurt or killed."

"All I can say is that this is a wonderful community of multi-talented people from all over the place and it’s amazing! You all impress me and inspire me."

"The advise I would give to other stunt performers is: train like your life depends on it - because it does, literally."

"Start training in everything you can get your hands on. Wrecks, falls, tactical, martial arts, weaponry… creatures! But also get training in acting."

"I’m the underdog that won’t quit. I never stop investing myself, the pay-off is what I live for."

"Keep your heads and hearts high everyone. Times are tough right now, but every single one of you can get through any obstacle thrown down in front of ya. Just keep a positive mindset. Your minds are your most powerful weapon, and your bodies are just the greatest instruments you'll ever own."

"All I can saw is know your craft, listen, learn, stay quiet, and respect the Stunt Coordinators."

"I do strongly believe that as much time you spend onset in a different form other than stunts before you launch your career is beneficial and necessary."

"I think my greatest skill is ground pounding. As a gymnast and cheerleader, I have fallen quite a bit and I was always afraid I would get hurt and then I could no longer perform my sport."

"Your career as a stunt professional depends on how well you and others around you can pay attention to details. Every job requires precision. Be teachable, willing to learn along with the willingness to share and teach other stunt professionals around you."

"Be open minded, go with the flow, and learn from your mistakes. And don’t annoy your boss..."

"Stunt performers are kind of like the professional athletes of Film/Television. It is our job to stay healthy and in shape, take the hard hits, and because of this, we get to be a part of some the most exciting scenes."

"Constantly training with others is a good way to gain knowledge and stay ready for opportunities."

"When I was a youngster watching "The Flip Wilson Show" with my parents in San Bernardino, Burt Reynolds was a guest who performed a short fight scene on stage. He was answering questions from people in the audience. Someone asked: As an actor aren’t you worried about getting hurt doing a stage fight? His answer: I started this business as a stuntman."

"Take care of each other. Be kind. Stay true to who you are in an industry that tells you to be someone else. Enjoy every minute of the journey."

"I love to say that I have a REALLY punchable face. Since day one of my theatrical career, I have taken licks and sold out strong. If you need someone to sell a beating, I'm your guy."

"Find a mentor or as many stunt people to surround yourself with as possible. Ask questions, and find someone willing to help you stay the course. It's easy to get distracted, or prioritize certain aspects of training or stunts and miss out on the other aspects entirely."

"Don't give up! Be persistent and tenacious and stick with it. And always tell the truth. Turning down a job that you are uncomfortable with or unqualified for will go a long way. Coordinators appreciate honesty. It's always better to say no than to risk safety or make the boss look bad!"