My goal was, and still is, to write first, direct my own stuff whenever possible and control my own creative destiny.

Most people I run into say, I haven't missed an episode. Either you like Survivor or you don't, but if you do, you're a loyal viewer.

Think about for a minute what your body goes through out there. On a Friday night, you have a steak and then Saturday morning, you get up and have some eggs and some pancakes. Then Sunday, you're on 'Survivor' and suddenly you have nothing.

There's something to be said for embracing who you are.

I married my wife and she brought these two amazing kids into my life, and we were realizing, God there's nothing out there in fiction about blended families.

I really had no idea when I pitched the series that it would lead to so much fun and so much connecting with kids and moms.

Survivor is like rock 'n' roll - you can do what you want.