I was thinking about leaving here, but not because of Fred,

I was thinking about leaving here, but not because of Fred,

The music rights at the time cost me $12,000 in 1964 money, which is about double now or whatever. But read more

The music rights at the time cost me $12,000 in 1964 money, which is about double now or whatever. But I cleared everything. I had a lawyer in New York. And it was cleared for use in a short subject, not a feature.

I understand some of the people's impatience with the show last year. I think that Lisa's (Lili Taylor) story line read more

I understand some of the people's impatience with the show last year. I think that Lisa's (Lili Taylor) story line (marrying Nate with minimal motivation in season three) became a little bit of a diversion - and that happens. It happens in every show.

The perfect going-away gift for a college student-athlete. A dictionary.

The perfect going-away gift for a college student-athlete. A dictionary.

There is a double-standard. And quite often if you're from Africa, if you're from a developing country, you'll be executed. read more

There is a double-standard. And quite often if you're from Africa, if you're from a developing country, you'll be executed. There aren't that many people protesting or making a big fuss. But our State Department and the media -- if you're a Westerner -- will make a big fuss.

In terms of production output costs, Thailand is approximately 20 percent higher and the Philippines is approximately 30 percent higher read more

In terms of production output costs, Thailand is approximately 20 percent higher and the Philippines is approximately 30 percent higher than China.

I am the Roman Emperor, and am above grammar.

I am the Roman Emperor, and am above grammar.

It's all those fine lines. It's just looking for any edge.

It's all those fine lines. It's just looking for any edge.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.