I know a guy who writes on the show, it was his episode, and he called and said, "Would you do it?" And I said, "Yeah." There's not really much else to tell, except that I was thrilled to be on The Simpsons, because it's one of the greatest series in the history of television.

Obviously we're doing a comedy [Fresh Hell], and our intent is to entertain, but we're also really aware and trying to stay aware of the subtext of what it's like to reach a certain age and be dismissed, basically, from the fraternity you've always wanted to be a part of, and the desperation involved in trying to claw your way back into it.

A job is a job. And I like to work.

My own personal favorite Cher song is the unforgettable Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.

In my heart, I've never left Brazil.

I tended to do a lot of shows that were ahead of their time and didn't run very long.

It just occurred to me that there are some beautiful shots [in Rent Control] with the World Trade Center in the background.