The important thing to remember is that the words will always be right if they are real and true and come from the heart.

Like the trees and winds and waters, we pray because we are here – not to change the world, but to change ourselves. Because it is when we change ourselves... that the world is changed.

The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.

All of the material for The Fine Line was created via improvisation with my partner, but not in front of an audience. We'd continue to refine it in front of an audience based on their responses until it was set and scripted.

The Iraqi forces did a very good job of saving me.

I am a big fan of the TV series Taxi which combined comedy and pathos better than any other show I've seen.

I used to love Woody Allen but feel he's become a hack as a director. Bullets Over Broadway is the only film of his I've enjoyed in the last 10 years.

But my favorite part of my work has always been time spent with writers, who unfortunately, aren't normally treated so well by others in the industry.

While I've lived in L.A. since 1985, I'll always consider Chicago my home town and have much affection for it. My parents and sister still live there so I try to visit as often as I'm able.

When I saw The Player, I came out with knots in my stomach because it was so true to my experience.