I was just sort of moving through time.

I believe that all the important people in my life prior to 1982 were victimized by my illness

I still have highs and lows, just like any other person. What's missing is the lack of control over the super highs, which became destructive, and the super lows, which are immediately destructive.

For the first time, I lived alone... in a luxury apartment on Sunset Strip. For a few days I loved the idea, but I got lonely and restless.

Actors take risks all the time. We put ourselves on the line. It is creative to be able to interpret someone's words and breathe life into them.

You can have manic depression without having an ounce of creativity

I know that without treatment I would not have never been able to harness my creativity in such a successful way.