Some people tell me that they like what I do, which is great, of course. The perfect irony and truth is that I need them much more than they need me.

The opportunity to write for the 'L.A. Weekly' has been one of the better breaks that has come my way in a long time.

The more I learn about Mr. Romney, the less there is to admire.

There's nothing funny about, 'Yeah, I took a First Class plane ticket and I went to some designer beach and made out with a Laotian slave girl.' Who cares?

I'm not a thrill seeker. I'm not looking to get kidnapped. I'm not looking to get a shot at. I've been shot at. I didn't like it.

What stands out to me in America was all the police vs. citizens turmoil. It's decades of bad policing, bad schooling, racism, bigotry and other factors finally spilling into mainstream culture. I would like to see America evolve on how the laws are enforced on the streets.

When you start to doubt yourself the real world will eat you alive.