The director, of course, was Bob Fosse. But again, I worked with my father to prepare for the role.

I worked very hard, but I think it's unfair to make it all sound like it's all David's fault.

Reality is something you rise above.

But God really did bless me, you know? He really said, All right. Come on. I'm still waiting for you. Get over here. Get over here.

Don't listen to anyone who doesn't know how to dream

I mean, I inherited the disease of alcoholism, and I learned early to get help when I needed it. I always went to people who knew more than I did.

I've said it before, but it's absolutely true: My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future.