I think that's created a healthy environment. The comparisons to "ER" were maddening and there was this assumption that the read more

I think that's created a healthy environment. The comparisons to "ER" were maddening and there was this assumption that the two of us were looking at each other with rage and resentment, which was also not the case.

I mean, art for art's sake is ridiculous. Art is for the sake of one's needs.

I mean, art for art's sake is ridiculous. Art is for the sake of one's needs.

We are taking all precautionary measures and the central government is giving us help. We are going to destroy all read more

We are taking all precautionary measures and the central government is giving us help. We are going to destroy all the birds.

The little dissatisfaction which every artist feels at the completion of a work forms the germ of a new work.

The little dissatisfaction which every artist feels at the completion of a work forms the germ of a new work.

I could do what a lot of people are doing and that's sign the best Nicaraguan fighters and then sell read more

I could do what a lot of people are doing and that's sign the best Nicaraguan fighters and then sell them to Don King, but there's no way I'll do that.

Our play wasn't acceptable. We were a big part of the reason Bones was getting hit.

Our play wasn't acceptable. We were a big part of the reason Bones was getting hit.

So, to prepare for the role, I had to take music lessons, talk to wives who had husbands overseas, and read more

So, to prepare for the role, I had to take music lessons, talk to wives who had husbands overseas, and carefully study the reactions and mannerisms of a friend who was expecting.

Frank is definitely not a keeping-the-seat-warm kind of figure. I've known Frank fairly well for six years. I wouldn't use read more

Frank is definitely not a keeping-the-seat-warm kind of figure. I've known Frank fairly well for six years. I wouldn't use the term 'rising star,' but in the world of the Vatican he is very highly thought of ... he's someone who could be an archbishop someday.

There's a huge agenda for Blair. But in an hour-long meeting, Africa and global warming will take no more than read more

There's a huge agenda for Blair. But in an hour-long meeting, Africa and global warming will take no more than 10 minutes each. Those are showpiece elements to Blair's leadership but not the most important issues.