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

Every day I get more and more honest.

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.

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.

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

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

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.