They had gotten complaints from subcontractors and vendors who were not getting paid in a timely manner. As the complaints read more

They had gotten complaints from subcontractors and vendors who were not getting paid in a timely manner. As the complaints became more frequent, it was a sign the contractor was having some serious problems and would be unable to fulfill their obligations. That is when it reached the point to protect the commission's interest and take the steps necessary to get the project finished.

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.

You know, it would have been harder on me had those guys been 10-year vets, ... But they are so read more

You know, it would have been harder on me had those guys been 10-year vets, ... But they are so young, I just told them that, 'Here's how I snap it and that's where I'm going to keep snapping it.' I pulled rank on them.

One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.

One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.

I know they have a lot of team speed. Their linebacker (C.J Lee) looks pretty good, and they have some read more

I know they have a lot of team speed. Their linebacker (C.J Lee) looks pretty good, and they have some other good players. But I know we're ready. More than ready for whatever they bring at us.

When it falls right on the weekend, when St. Patrick's Day comes on Friday or Saturday it's perfect.

When it falls right on the weekend, when St. Patrick's Day comes on Friday or Saturday it's perfect.

He's going to be missing for at least four to six weeks. It's a big blow.

He's going to be missing for at least four to six weeks. It's a big blow.

It is comparatively easy to become a writer; staying a writer, resisting formulaic work, generating one's own creativity - that's read more

It is comparatively easy to become a writer; staying a writer, resisting formulaic work, generating one's own creativity - that's a much tougher matter.

We are the men of intrinsic value, who can strike our fortunes out of ourselves, whose worth is independent of read more

We are the men of intrinsic value, who can strike our fortunes out of ourselves, whose worth is independent of accidents in life, or revolutions in government: we have heads to get money, and hearts to spend it.