I never thought I was good enough actually to write.

I play a lot of chess. I probably played 200 games while we were making 'Andromeda.'

I can be tough on actors, but I also let them know early on in our relationship what I expect from them.

I asked Michael Jackson once. I said to him, 'How were you able to go from the Jackson Five to the biggest star in the world? What was your secret, Michael?' He said, 'Ricky, stay inspired. That's the hardest thing to do. If you can figure out a way to stay inspired, you can make it.'

I've been very blessed. My parents always told me I could be anything I wanted. When you grow up in a household like that, you learn to believe in yourself.

My daughter's wanted to be an actress since she was six years old, but I didn't want her to go through the same experiences as I did as a child actor.

I did a lot of gasoline commercials - Hess, Texaco. I was part of the family in the car, the little brat in the back.