If I can convince people that their idea is great, and know inside that their idea was actually a little my idea, then I feel okay. I don't feel too douchey.
To my credit, I think I'm a gentle control freak. Maybe even a little manipulative.
I collaborate with people who know I'm a control freak.
Listen to people. Listen to yourself at the end of the day, but listen to people a lot.
No one can ruin shows, but Internet trolls sure can make things miserable.
They can be totally insane, but fans are our lifeblood.