A lot of reality shows tend to harp on the negative. The person isn't pretty enough or can't sing well enough or maybe isn't even funny enough.

It's very difficult to get your ideas to Hollywood if you're the average Joe or Jane. An agent wouldn't bother with you.

I think there is a danger there of being mean to people and humiliating people and embarrassing people just because it might get you ratings. It is a disturbing trend.

I want to entertain people, whether it be with a comedy, a drama or a movie. An idea's an idea.

I'm trying to tell a story, to entertain. I try and do something that might just take people's minds off their troubles.

It is a different breed of person who wants to be on a reality-TV show.

People are tired of just watching their TV set passively. They are playing interactive games today. They are on the Internet interacting. They want to be part of their TV set.

Don't fear me, Jenna."Amusement lit her features. "It's kind of hard to be afraid of a vampire who apologizes for using harsh language in front of a lady.""I'm not a vampire.""And I'm not a lady.

I would call myself a Gnostic. Which means, I'm interested in pursuing and understanding the spiritual nature of things. A Gnostic is somebody seeking knowledge of that aspect of reality.

The thing should have plot and character, beginning, middle and end. Arouse pity and then have a catharsis. Those were the best principles I was ever taught.

I find ambition really attractive too - if someone's good at something they love doing. I want someone who is driven.

And is not the lute that soothes your spirit the very wood that was hollowed with knives?

The mellow sweetness of pumpkin pie off a prison spoon is something you will never forget.

I definitely want to write some fiction, for sure. I already have half of the next book. I already have it all mapped out. I'm ready. I'm ready to bring it to the world.

The world's biggest problems are the world's biggest business opportunities.

The meaning of a communication is the result you get.

If we have trouble hearing Him, He will faithfully work in our lives until we are pointed in the direction He wants us to go.