I handle screenings and award ceremonies really badly.
I was a writer for hire. I wrote to pay the bills.
I tend to latch on to things and not let go.
Mozart was born Mozart. Charlie Parker was born Charlie Parker.
I'm a believer in paying your dues.
A lot of times, L.A. is desaturated, and cement and freeways, and downtown.
Be talented enough to make it and stupid enough to keep trying.
Maybe I am just a jerk.
I went to a Catholic school, and I just rebelled.
I think that 'The Shield' was a phenomenal series finale.
I'm first and foremost interested in the story, the characters.
I get crushes on directors because they are so brilliant.
It's very hard to be a playwright because it's very competitive.
I'm kind of a chatterbox and I talk really fast.
If you don't cast well, you can be in real trouble.
One of the first lessons you learn as an actor is to listen.
When it comes down to it, I'm kind of a nerdy actor.
I hated Woody Woodpecker and Scooby-Doo, but I was a cartoon freak.
It's awesome when people even notice that I'm an actor.
I don't watch TV; it's pretty weird, I know.
I think writers are prone to hyperbole sometimes.