Arise, Optimus Prime

" I said ‘I’m going to an audition, Larry,’ and he said ‘What are you going to audition for?’

I said ‘I’m gonna be a truck.’ He started to laugh, I started to laugh and I said 

‘But Larry, he’s A Hero. He’s A Hero Truck!’

He looked at me and he said 

‘Okay, A Hero. 

Well if you’re gonna be A Hero, Peter, be a real Hero. 

Don’t be one of those pretend Hollywood Heroes - always yelling and acting tough, be a real Hero.’

His voice got very low,  there was a seriousness in him and the way he talked, there was a gentle smoothness to it - and he said 

‘If you’re gonna be A Hero, Peter, remember : 

Be Strong Enough to be Gentle. 

Be Compassionate, you know? 

Be Understanding. 

Don’t go yelling and screaming.”

"Peter, don't be a Hollywood Hero, be a Real Hero.

Real Heroes don't yell and act tough.

They are Tough Enough to Be Gentle, 

so control yourself."