I haven't been one since I did a film called (coughs) Encino Man (laughing). After two or three runs with Pauly Shore, I had enough. Watching this film in 3D as far as rollercoasters go really fills it for me.

I suppose if it has a practical purpose, I appreciate a pat on the back. I suppose it's rewarding, ultimately.

Careers go in cycles. I've plateau-ed. I've been at the bottom of the ocean... You win some, you lose some.

All you have to do is just believe in what's there; then, the audience will, too.

What if Shakespeare had had a test audience for Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet?

I still don't understand the music industry that much. Everything I learned was from hanging out with rock musicians in studios. I certainly have respect for those who make music their livelihood.

Burroughs was never really that pleased with the way popular culture and society treated his character. He tried to make a few movies of his own as a result, but they weren't very good.