Be a good husband."

Be a good husband,'" Ventimiglia said.

“Two simple things.

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Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson in ‘This Is Us’.Ron Batzdorff/NBC

Ventimiglia added, “And that little note that I wrote saying, ‘Be a good father.

Be a good husband.’

That would be my touchstone.”

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Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore as Jack and Rebecca Pearson in ‘This Is Us’.Ron Batzdorff/NBC

“We started this friendship where we were very communicative [and] very supportive.

or me saying, ‘Hey Man, what do you think?’

And we would always find our way together… Watch Ventimiglia’s full interview with EW above for more onThis Is Usand his SCAD TVfest honor.