I don't believe in inspiration. Inspiration is for amateurs. Some of the time you know you're cooking, and the rest of the time, you just do it.

Having a routine, knowing what to do, gives me a sense of freedom and keeps me from going crazy. It's calming.

Any artist who goes to Las Vegas is an idiot as far as I am concerned. Whoever goes to Las Vegas can stay in Las Vegas.

Like any corporation, I have the benefit of the brainpower of everyone who is working for me. It all ends up being my work, the corporate me, but everyone extends ideas and comes up with suggestions.

I think the problem with the arts in America is how unimportant it seems to be in our educational system.

Every child should have a chance to feel special.

If you're overwhelmed by the size of a problem, break it down into smaller pieces.