It's important to have people around who love themselves, are true to themselves, who have their own hobbies and their world doesn't revolve around Hollywood. I can always go to my family with any doubts or questions I may have.
My parents keep me grounded. I've spent a lot of time on my own in my life, and I've learnt the hard way.
On the whole, British actors star in theater, and I think there's something quite grounding about that.
When my father passed away, I learned to be unattached to physical things. At a very young age, I was able to roam the world and be emotionally connected but physically disconnected. I'll get homesick in that I miss my mom. My grounding rock is her and my family.
Rip Rig & Panic was a milestone for me, and I've always been really thankful that I did that when I was 16. It saved me for when I suddenly became really successful later on. So even when my head's been spinning like a banshee, my feet still feel held down to the ground.
My dad speaks a lot of sense and keeps me grounded. He'll watch me play and, if I've done well, he'll have a quiet word with me and say, 'Well done.' If I've had a not-so-good game, he'll let me know about it.
When I need a reality check, I call my mum.
A lot of my work is with children and there's a reason for that, because they really level you.
I was blessed, because I come from a family where they knock you down before you float away. I have a lot of brothers who just make sure we have our feet on the ground, and my mom is a rock star. She is an amazing mother.
Just knowing that I'm on Earth to give music and help people create moments in their lives that's unforgettable with my music has kept me grounded.
I fully credit my family for keeping me grounded and for putting me back in line whenever necessary.
I'm dating a girl who's pretty levelheaded. She's a nurse. She's a real, normal girl. Which is what I need because my life isn't normal.
My daughter is like a tether back to the functional world, and I'm aware of how helpful that is.
All my closest friends are the ones I made while in college or who knew me growing up. They keep me grounded, and I adore that about them.
Having a child keeps you very grounded. So when I decided to have a child, I made it clear to the people I work with that my job was no longer my priority.
My wife and family, to say the least, are the center of my life; they are my grounding. I don't want to sound schmaltzy, but they are my inspiration and you name it.
My mother is brilliant; she's the best person in the world and keeps me grounded.
The greatest thing about siblings is you constantly have someone putting you in check; there's no room to get delusional about yourself.
The way I was raised and the people that I grew up around for the most part were very humble people, and I appreciate all that they taught me, and their energy and their magnanimity help keep me grounded.
Music has always helped me stay creative and grounded because I'm traveling and shooting and trying to understand other people. Music was something I could just sit in a room and make with my friends.
Staying true to who I am was tougher when I first got wealthy. Having great friends kept me grounded.
We don't come back home being stars. Your family will treat you the same way.
I like to say, jazz music is kind of like my musical equivalent of comfort food. You know, it's always where I go back to when I just want to feel sort of grounded.
With the success of the last three or so years, when a lot of people start treating you differently, there's a danger that you may start to think of yourself differently. You rely on your friends to say, 'Hey, wake up!'
Keep your family and old friends around you. That's what I had done and that's what saved my life when it came to being famous.
