Seamus Dever Quotes

So much of my background is about making: physically doing it myself.

When you fix something with your hands it gives you a sense of accomplishment and a sense of self worth.

I like manual things, doing things with my hands, the feeling of touching.

Everyone in my family used to work with some kind of tool in their hands every day. That's what we do. That's what I did before I got into acting.

I like working with my hands, need to do that more often.

Tools were made and born were hands, Every farmer understands.

Nothing a man writes can please him as profoundly as something he does with his back, shoulders and hands. For writing is an artificial activity. It is a lonely and private substitute for conversation.

I've run my whole life - for more than exercise, for mental health.

Dancing is my therapy. I also try to meditate every morning and take several two-hour yoga classes a week at my favorite yoga studio, Urban Flow.

Exercise keeps me occupied, which is good for my mental health.

Running has been almost my savior.

For me, working out is a form of therapy. It's cathartic for me; it's a good stress reliever. I know that when I go to the gym I am taking care of myself, and I know I'll feel so much better afterwards.

Golf has probably kept more people sane than psychiatrists have.

Writing is how I stay sane. It's completely necessary.

Growing up, being watched from the outside... it's kind of very taxing and maybe I should just do some kind of manual labor-it might be more relaxing. But I can't, it's not in my nature.

Unlike sitting at a computer screen, printing is very direct and hands-on.

I enjoy painting, cutting the lawn and working in the garden when I have time. That's therapy for me. I enjoy working with my hands.

A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world.

For me, there have been times when an action movie, even a 'Tomb Raider,' has helped me get out of myself and be physical again. It's like therapy.

I'm an active participation guy. No matter how much money you make, no matter how famous you are, you're not above going outside and cutting trees. I do it all the time.

Sport has definitely been an outlet for me.

You know early on when you're given a gift that can keep you sane. That's what acting does for me. It keeps me honest and keeps me sane.

For me, wrestling was an escape. It was like a way out.

I love playing football, and ultimately, that helped me get over my anxiety problems.

When you're on the verge of depression, a good leveller is to put one foot in front of the other and do some manual labour.