Nobody comes to Minnesota to take their clothes off, at least as far as I know.

Los Angeles is often described as the nadir of vapidity, a smog-choked space cradle.

People have always wanted to be recognized, and that's human nature. But people used to want to be recognized for their accomplishments, and now they simply want to be visible.

Here's my unsolicited advice to any aspiring screenwriters who might be reading this: Don’t ever agonize about the hordes of other writers who are ostensibly your competition. No one else is capable of doing what you do.

I've been watching 'American Idol' since its debut season in 2002. Back then, America hadn't yet evolved into a gladiatorial cybernation of bloggers, tweeters, and self-ordained voice coaches.

Put your blog out into the world and hope that your talent will speak for itself.

I would never consent to a lame publicity stunt at a time when I already want to hide.