Never forget your manners. They go a long way in both your business and personal life. If you look and act like you are making an effort, it will be appreciated.

I pretty much got busted for everything, but I definitely stretched out my boundaries as a kid, as well.

I'm a long time [Scott] Fitzgerald fan, as probably everyone in America is. And I've always been fascinated by that theme of, what is the price of the American dream and what parts of your soul do you walk away with? The conflict of art versus commerce was also very interesting to me.

Look, none of the artists who I admire or respect have ever shied away from a role because it might make them unpopular with somebody.

Never forget your manners. They go a long way in both your business and personal life. If you look and act like you are making an effort, it will be appreciated.

You can't please everybody. There's that old saying that there's no sure formula for success, but the only sure fire formula for failure is to try to please everyone. You're not going to do that.

I think Billy Ray has a lot of great stories up his sleeve. I've heard a lot of his plans for the show, should it go forward, and I think there's a lot in store for people, if it's given a chance.