It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions read more

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions Gate Films agreed to make the film. They liked the idea of a sports movie where spelling was the sport, something that might be compared to 'Hoosiers' or other good sports movies, but with a younger lead character.

Water pressure is very high on these earth-made dams and there are more in danger of collapse as the floods read more

Water pressure is very high on these earth-made dams and there are more in danger of collapse as the floods last a long time and the levels are decreasing very slowly.

We decided let's put the challenge to them, ... These kids know what's going on at parties, and probably have read more

We decided let's put the challenge to them, ... These kids know what's going on at parties, and probably have much better ideas as to how they can get the message to their peers in a way that will make them think.

The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people read more

The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding.

If I would have backed up a foot, I'd have been out of her way.

If I would have backed up a foot, I'd have been out of her way.

We are seeing a more pronounced dichotomy between full-featured boxes that are used by pay-TV providers to offer other services read more

We are seeing a more pronounced dichotomy between full-featured boxes that are used by pay-TV providers to offer other services in addition to satellite TV reception and basic boxes for TV reception only. Advanced features include hard drives for DVR services, multiple tuners, more connectivity options, and high-definition decoding for receiving HD signals.

I'm not comfortable being preachy, but more people need to start spending as much time in the library as they read more

I'm not comfortable being preachy, but more people need to start spending as much time in the library as they do on the basketball court.

Would they want Jeff Bagwell now making $17 million, or opt for access to $15 million? I can understand that. read more

Would they want Jeff Bagwell now making $17 million, or opt for access to $15 million? I can understand that. But he's under contract. Sometimes you have to live with it.

Those guys put you in a situation to win every game. That's why they are in the top four.

Those guys put you in a situation to win every game. That's why they are in the top four.