When I was down and wasn’t able to do the things I’m used to doing, I started to feel depressed — and I never feel depressed. But [the motivation] is instilled in me. I was always prepared just in case if I had to go back [to Boston], that I would be welcomed with open arms.

Mark Wahlberg

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I've always wanted to do right in life. But the wanting and the doing aren't quite the same thing.

Mark Wahlberg

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I did a lot of things that I regretted and I certainly paid for my mistakes. You have to go and ask for forgiveness and it wasn't until I really started doing good and doing right, by other people as well as myself, that I really started to feel that guilt go away. So I don't have a problem going to sleep at night.

Mark Wahlberg

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You can't have a conscience in the pimp game.

Mark Wahlberg

pimp conscience games

It's ridiculous that people call me a sex symbol. I don't feel like that at all. My daughter would get a kick out of it - she'd find it very funny. I'll take it though. I'm very humble. But it's certainly not the way I feel.

Mark Wahlberg

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I see a guy getting old. I try to not look in the mirror too much.

Mark Wahlberg

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I pray to be a good servant to God, a father, a husband, a son, a friend, a brother, an uncle, a good neighbor, a good leader to those who look up to me, a good follower to those who are serving God and doing the right thing.

Mark Wahlberg

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There's nothing better than meeting somebody with a great soul, and a great spirit and a good heart.

Mark Wahlberg

soul spirit heart

I prepare mentally and physically for everything I do. I like having to do both, because you submerge yourself into the character and the world and you live it until it's over.

Mark Wahlberg

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I embrace old age. Look, I'm never going to dunk on LeBron James, and I've learned to accept that. I got a pretty good life, and I'm very fortunate, and I have my blessings.

Mark Wahlberg

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As far as I'm concerned, there's no job more important on the planet than being a mom.

Mark Wahlberg

mom important jobs

I work as hard as anybody will ever work and I like that. That's why I've been successful and that is when I feel good about myself. If I do my damnedest and don't succeed, I feel good about the effort.

Mark Wahlberg

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Having two daughters changed my perspective on a lot of things, and I definitely have a newfound respect for women. And I think I finally became a good and real man when I had a daughter.

Mark Wahlberg

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Hopefully, we're still living in the land of second chances.

Mark Wahlberg

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All that running around in my underwear put money in my pockets. I can focus on working in interesting movies without having to worry about supporting myself.

Mark Wahlberg

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I don't think God's going to judge me based on my film work - although I hope he has a sense of humour and I hope he's a fan of movies because I've done some things that may be questionable in his eyes as an actor!

Mark Wahlberg

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If I can start my day out by saying my prayers and getting myself focused, then I know I'm doing the right thing. That 10 minutes helps me in every way throughout the day.

Mark Wahlberg

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I don't want to let my guard down and feel too comfortable. If you become complacent, you start feeling entitled. I'm ready to go dig ditches if I have to. Whatever I gotta do to provide for my family. Whatever I gotta do to make sure that I do the best possible job at whatever wonderful opportunities I've been handed.

Mark Wahlberg

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For me, family always comes first I would do anything to protect them.

Mark Wahlberg

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Look, if you're driving down the highway at 120 miles an hour, I'd rather be behind the wheel than in the backseat.

Mark Wahlberg

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It's all about love and how we are all connected.

Mark Wahlberg

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