I was raised a Southern Baptist, and my whole family were Christians. However, my Dad was really into science and astronomy, so I felt very balanced. I still had respect for faith.

I'm surprised by how many people have not seen 'Footloose.'

I grew up in a place that felt very integrated.

Sometimes I feel that 'Footloose' is the rite of passage.

I was chubby and awkward, and the only way I could really meet girls was to join children's theater, so that's what I did.

I got a Walkman, I had the 'Footloose' soundtrack and I danced to it constantly.

And out of all the movies, I don't know what it is, I'll always sit down and watch our 'Footloose'. I cry, I get excited, I cheer, my heart pounds. I really enjoy it.

I wouldn't take on the project unless I could have complete creative control in casting.

I've done movies where I've had to cast actors and teach them to rap, and cast rappers and teach them to act.

Fichte is concerned with freedom as non-domination.

I love acting because it's a bit of an escape. It gives you the ability to reinvent yourself. They say that acting is the shy man's revenge.

I'm not insane, sir. I have a finely calibrated sense of acceptable risk.

If the budget that you're talking about isn't a good one, then it's better not to pass a budget. Most people in the country will never notice whether we pass a budget resolution or not.

They are possibly the dumbest people on the planet... We Americans suffer from an enforced ignorance. We don't know about anything that's happening outside our country. Our stupidity is embarrassing.

When not writing and directing, my bread and butter comes from acting and stunt work. I've been fortunate enough to be part of some amazing productions.

Elections are a festival of democracy. Everyone must join this festival of democracy and strengthen it.

The thinking of John Cage derived from Duchamp and Dada. I was not interested in that.

I have always been very comfortable behind a microphone. I love talking about basketball, I love being around people, I love being around the game, the travel and the excitement around the arena.