I was living life like in one of those Disney movies, where I genuinely believed nobody was ever going to die

I could just sit back and get someone to spin my achievements, I suppose, but when I see others do it, I always think, 'Why are you telling me how successful you are?' I am always suspicious of those kinds of boasts.

If I had to say who is the number-one most powerful figure is in reality TV, it's very easy. It is the general public. They're the only people who have power now.

If we had to choose one American Idol to go out to dinner with, it would be Fantasia. There are no airs and graces about her. ... I like her.

I couldn't think of anything worse than being in an unhappy marriage. It worries me because I've seen it destroy people.

It simply works. You do it twice a year. Who cares? And it balances my smoking and drinking.

If you've got a big mouth and you're controversial, you're going to get attention.