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.

I am in control at all times.

I am in control at all times.

When my unit left, we felt good about what we had done.

When my unit left, we felt good about what we had done.

We kind of expected him to be suspended. Kicking has no part in this game. I understand the suspension. It's read more

We kind of expected him to be suspended. Kicking has no part in this game. I understand the suspension. It's tough. Things happen so quick, but you shouldn't kick anyone. I think he realizes his mistake and I don't think you will see him do that again.

Not to brag, I think he's qualified too, in fact I know he is.

Not to brag, I think he's qualified too, in fact I know he is.

All failures - neurotics, psychotics, criminals, drunkards, problem children, suicides, perverts, and prostitutes - are failures because they are lacking read more

All failures - neurotics, psychotics, criminals, drunkards, problem children, suicides, perverts, and prostitutes - are failures because they are lacking in social interest

So we came up with the idea of dressing up as ice princesses. So it's been kind of fun. We'd read more

So we came up with the idea of dressing up as ice princesses. So it's been kind of fun. We'd hate to be another person in blaze orange.

No poor bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making other bastards die read more

No poor bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making other bastards die for their country.

We empathize with them and feel their pain. What we should say to them is thank you for their sacrifice. read more

We empathize with them and feel their pain. What we should say to them is thank you for their sacrifice. It's a pain for the country and an individual pain for those people who live there.