Television's grown up a lot. It's a little more adult, which I think is a good thing. It allows actors to tell more complex stories. I'm happy to see where it ends up.

I had a strong, really good upbringing, not puritanical

I live a pretty simple life.

And besides, because of all she has accomplished, Barbara Jordan has always been a hero of mine

If a guy as good and decent with as much grace as Chuck Heston can stand up for an issue that I think is very important ... then I certainly could stand up and I plan on remaining a life member for life.

The Westerns I like aren't really comedies. I'm drawn to the scope of them and the land as a central character.

I feel the other element of a western is the land, which is very important in this movie. I mean the land is another character in the piece, actually