Reality is a genre that seems to be here to stay. I don't know how many of the new shows will last, but the more competition you have, the harder that pie is to slice up.

Survivor is like rock 'n' roll - you can do what you want.

The adventure you're ready for is the one you get!

So often, the best way to figure out who has a shot at winning is by eliminating those that you're pretty sure don't.

My goal was, and still is, to write first, direct my own stuff whenever possible and control my own creative destiny.

The thing that surprises me most is, you cannot change who you are.

I think, if I've learned anything over the years, it is that every single season is a unique one.

I love being a part of storytelling, so whether I'm getting to do that on Survivor, or do it through kids' adventure books, or directing a movie, it's all sort of the same: Once Upon a Time...

I feel good about the work I do on Survivor and am proud of my contribution.

I'm not one of these guys who says 'Now I'm on a really hot show. Better quit soon before I get labeled.' That's the most ridiculous notion I'd ever heard.

I really had no idea when I pitched the series that it would lead to so much fun and so much connecting with kids and moms.

If we neither regard the deeds nor respect the works of God, it leads to rebellion.

Everything depends on the wealth of time

Sometimes the words people don't say are as powerful as the ones they do.

You cannot have a beautiful life if you always focus on ugliness in others.

Religion increasingly is tending to degenerate into a decent formula wherewith to embellish a comfortable life.

I couldn't get the laughter out of my head. It wasn't career. It wasn't even a choice. It was a calling.

We'll have a baby who stutters repeatedly We'll name him history

You don't want to OD on improvisation.

Being on Disney, a lot of young people look up to me.

If we're not actively making things better, chances are we're making them worse.