People seem generally happy to see their favorite world come to life, even if it it slightly changed to fit storytelling for television.

If I can entertain and expand awareness then I feel like I've fulfilled a purpose.

Music has always been part of my life.

There are so many elements and nuances from the books that are very hard to tell in the length of a movie.

Interacting with fans has become one of my favorite things.

It is so cool to have a fanbase that has been so involved since the casting process.

I play piano (bit of guitar) and I sing and I love to jam and harmonize with other musical people.

Maybe I'd be a storyboard artist. Graphic novel/comic book artist. Backup dancer. Singer. It would be cool to focus on one of these full time. But I like seeing them all intertwine.

The best thing about America is that it gives you space. I like that. I like that you buy into the dream, it's a lie but you buy into it and that's all that matters.

Of course Stephen King doesn't believe in teen novels. I've started to suspect he doesn't even believe in teenagers.

In my job, you expect to suffer. That's why when I go to hell one day, it will be less painful for me than you, because I'm used to suffering.

Who's your fat friend ?

The healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting above average effort.

I always hope for the better for the continent and what I know comes from Africa. Living in the West we feel like we're so removed from the continent that we can somewhat shut off.

Do you want to be happy? Forget yourself and get lost in this great cause.

Whatever we do, make sure we clean up baseball.

As far as cookbooks go, I think Joy of Cooking is a classic. I've used it over and over again. Julia Child frustrates me. By the time you get all her herbs together, you're exhausted

I hope that I'm the kind of person who would step in between somebody holding a gun at somebody else. I would like to be that stupid. I'd like to be that in love with life.