You don't want to become one of those Hollywood idiots who is just blathering about anything

Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope.

Take action. You can either be a passive victim of circumstance or you can be the active hero of your own life. Action is the antidote to apathy and cynicism and despair. You will inevitably make mistakes but at the end of your days, you will be remembered for your gallop, not for your stumble.

When you act, you're always playing a version of yourself. You can't bring more to the role than what you are

One of the most surreal moments in this election was after the third debate, when I heard a talking head say, Al Gore won on substance, on the issues. But you have to give the victory to Bush because he seems presidential.

Take action. Every story you've ever connected with, every leader you've ever admired, every puny little thing that you've ever accomplished is the result of taking action. You have a choice. You can either be a passive victim of circumstance or you can be the active hero of your own life.

This election ain't no stinkin' TV show.