There's something advantageous about having people underestimate your intellect, insomuch as a lot of things are revealed to you. They assume you don't know what you're talking about, then all of a sudden, you do. And the next thing you know, you have information you wouldn't normally have.

I learned what a Birkin bag is from the price tag. You'll never forget what it is once you've paid for one.

I think that when we start thought-policing people and idea-policing people, then that's crossing a line. And I think, you know, everybody's so afraid of this imaginary line of thought police that they forget their own personal safety.

After 'Punk'd,' my company Katalyst did a deal with AOL to produce short-form content for the Web. At that time it was a different game. If you got front-page coverage on any popular website, you could probably get a push.

The film industry brings people together, and so does technology. I see them as similar platforms.

In e-commerce, your prices have to be better because the consumer has to take a leap of faith in your product.

I guess I really haven't thought much about winning an Oscar, but if I had the opportunity, I'm sure I would like it.