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

I think, if I've learned anything over the years, it is that every single season is a unique one.

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.

I love telling stories, that's it. I love it. That's the word I would choose to describe what I love the most.

So often, the best way to figure out who has a shot at winning is by eliminating those that you're pretty sure don't.

Reality is a genre that seems to be here to stay. I don't know how many of the new shows will last, but the more competition you have, the harder that pie is to slice up.

Everyone wants to talk, you've just got to find a way to get them to talk.