You've got to trust the ground you're standing on and the work you've done in telling your story. The goal should be to bring those thousands of people - viewers - together and make them one. When you feel that happening, it's usually in silence, not applause or laughter.

My mother was sarcastic and delightful and, trust me, quite remarkable.

Its interesting to play a politician who gets stuff done.

Wanting people to listen, you can't just tap them on the shoulder anymore. You have to hit them with a sledgehammer, and then you'll notice you've got their strict attention.

Stay true to your brand and true to your voice and audiences will respond to that authenticity with enthusiasm and passion.

We have learned the lesson that the music industry didn't learn. Give people what they want, when they want it, in the form they want it in, at a reasonable price - and they'll more likely pay for it rather than steal it.

I have never played a game in my life.