I cotton to the idea that people are much closer to being flawed; they have problems and dont always make the right choices.

You are not just, "This is the way I play it every night." You are constantly finding new ways in, new attacks, "I want to try it this way. Maybe this scene is affecting that scene. I want to attack this scene differently."

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.

Audiences grew to like this duality of feeling, where youre both championing a character and youre revolted by them.

Cable TV has become where the best actors, writers and directors have gone to work because they are allowed to do character-driven stories.

You can't turn a "no" to a "yes" without a "maybe" in between.

Mediocrity is the elephant in the room.