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

The thing that surprises me most is, you cannot change who you are.

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

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

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.

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.