My role as a producer is very specific. It's maintaining the creative truthfulness, day in and day out.

I have a hands-off policy when it comes to my larynx.

I actually do my own renovations. I designed and built a 100-foot split-cedar rail fence to enclose my property. It was one of the hardest things I've ever done. Don't recommend doing it alone. I also built a 100-square-foot back porch. Again, don't recommend doing it alone.

If someone grabbed me, I'd probably be able to choke them out in about eight seconds.

The most fun I've had on 'Burn Notice,' I think it would have to be working with China Chow and Lucy Lawless.

I think that's why I keep being drawn back to television, because I think it's one of the most creative outlets.

I think that, especially with cable, it's an avenue to be creative. I think why people are drawn more now to cable shows than ever is that they take more risks, they're creatively pushing the envelope. I think that the networks have to answer to a bigger advertising calling, whereas the smaller cables have lower ceilings that they can bump their heads on.