The biggest danger of Hollywood becoming a purely corporate town resides in the creative process.

It's only in relatively recent years that Hollywood became the playground of multinational corporations which regard movies and TV shows as a minor irritant to their overall activity.

I wasn't hanging around the movie theaters in New York where I grew up, a Manhattan brat.

Study the public behavior of top stars and you can detect a keen attentiveness to brand value.

The major media companies are significantly reducing their financial commitment to the motion picture sector.

Do your homework and stand your ground.

Historically, filmmakers always fall in love with every frame, but now that even neophytes are given final cut, this love affair carries with it serious economic implications.

Most movie-goers are overdosing on star coverage; it's the ultimate example of too much information.

Michael Eisner let it be known last week that he had no intention of leaving the entertainment business once he steps down as CEO of Disney in October.

It really hasn't been demonstrated at any level by any major corporation that it can nurture what is euphemistically called creativity.

A green-light meeting is when the decision is made finally whether or not to make a given picture.

Play is my Way. Fun is my destiny. Love and joy are my religion.

Every obstacle should be seen as a part of the process of gaining mental strength and wisdom for bigger and better things in life.

a great man always knows better than to explain unless an explanation is demanded. To rush into explanations and excuses is always a sign of weakness.

Hold'em is a game of calculated aggression. If your cards are good enough for you to call a bet, they are good enough to raise with.

For me, the main principle for broadcasters has to be that if people stand to benefit from an interview, they should be prepared to face some downside as well.

When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didnt have time.

They weren’t idiots, but I attracted trouble that just begged me to beat it into submission.

Don't confuse who you are with the results that you produce.

War: A wretched debasement of all the pretenses of civilization.

These soldiers deserve a better defense secretary than the one we have.