I'm from the US of A. Born in Des Moines, raised in the New York suburbs.

I go to St. Matthews in Pacific Palisades, an Episcopal Church.

Well I'm a longtime AOL subscriber and I love the whole thing. I'm an email junkie and I love the internet, though 7th Heaven doesn't give me much free time to surf these days.

I'm working on a new novel, in its 3rd draft, but it's hard to write while doing 7th Heaven.

I have an almost seven year old... I think it's essential to be consistent with kids. And truthful, without scaring them. I could go on for hours on this one.

Bit parts in Mediocre TV shows won't develop your acting chops.

Writing a book is such a full-time job. If you're away for a few days, you have to start again.

The process of doing plays will make you an actor.

There are many exceptions, but New York is a great place to start a career.

I can't come on like a parent to these kids, if I do, I won't be able to have fun working with them. The good news is they all have parents. The younger ones, their parents by law have to be on set.

I spent 26 years in the business without ever knowing what I was doing a month from now.

The richest person in the cemetery is the one who left behind the most happy memories.

In our time, the symbol of state intrusion into the private life is the mandatory urine test.

Everyone would be healthier if they didn't eat junk food.

No cause has he to say his doom is harsh, who's made the master of his destiny.

He who receives an injury is to some extent an accomplice of the wrong-doer.

If I say something about David [Bowie], I get 1000 tweets, if I say something about my business just a few! The more personal, the better.

I've never denied my sexual orientation. I just don't make a point of it. It isn't what I do. Clearly, I'm known for the work I've done on trade and Social Security.

The name Muhammad is the most common name in the world. In all the countries around the world - Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon - there are more Muhammads than anything else.

Every great man is unique.

Freedom to reject is the only freedom.