Around people I don't know, I'm totally at a loss.

Moviemakers can be late to a subject, or afraid, but often they are brave and ahead of their time.

Why don't you have a cup of coffee at least? I, um, I'm a little low in sugar and I don't have any cream, but it's real coffee.

I do have friends that are Republicans, and we have very spirited conversations on a whole range of issues. I am often baffled by why they are Republicans, but I enjoy the dialogue and can move beyond politics to find common ground in my personal relationships.

In the music business, we all do different things, but we sit there and admire other people who can write a song differently or sing differently. It's not so competitive.

Stay true to yourself. People respond to authenticity.

It's not a date. We're just agreeing to eat at the same table.