I think The Eagles single-handedly destroyed country music - well, now, country music has been killed by rap crossovers, so it's hard to say. Maybe we can just agree that money killed country music.

Blackwater was smuggling weapons into Iraq.

It's harder to gain relevance or traction. But I'm of the opinion that if something's really good - not pretty good, but really, really good - people will hear about it.

A good song is a good song, and good musicians can play all different styles.

At least a hospital stay will give him an excuse to halt the job hunt.

Murder is like potato chips: you can't stop with just one.

[On writing:] "There's a great quote by Julius Irving that went, 'Being a professional is doing the things you love to do, on the days you don't feel like doing them.'", March 25, 2007.)

Curiosity lights a fire

It’s funny how even when you’ve lived with someone your whole life, they can still surprise you.

We each have the power to give. It’s the most gratifying feeling ever. By reaching out to help another human being you're sending ripples of positive change.

Derek's the nicest guy I know. He would never...you know." "He better not...you know!" Hayden bit out.

Depending on what I'm working on, I come to the writing desk with entirely different mindsets. When I change form one to the other, it's as if another writer is on the scene.

There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.

My acting gives me my self-worth

Evil's lurking, I can see him smirking.