Ian Somerhalder : (3) " I grew up as a country boy. " - Ian Somerhalder " Oceans are one of the most important things in the world now and that is a national security threat of the United States of America, to be honest with you. That is why seeing the habitat destroyed is so short-sighted by us. " - Ian Somerhalder " Acting is such a huge part of my life. It really allows me to have a creative outlet and to actually be able to have an outlet to discuss openly the things that truly I think are relevant in the world, that make a difference. " - Ian Somerhalder