Look at all those American preachers who got caught with their pants down. They say one thing and they are doing another. I try to be more honest about it, both in my thinking and my behavior.
I think if you try to look for something to show off as an actor, vanity can get the better of you.
To me, most theatre looks ridiculous. I find it very difficult to do. Personally, if I ever try to do serious stuff, I always end up looking like an asshole, so I might as well try and do comedy, because I'm good at that.
I try to not make safe choices, but I also like to do stuff which is interesting and is sort of exciting in some way and accessible.