Creeds matter very little. . . The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true. So I elect for neither label.
Food in Chicago is the best.
I love Soundgarden, I love Rage Against the Machine, Simon & Garfunkel.
Writing on the road is a passion of mine.
I love knowing that people are connecting to my lyrics, my music and me.
I like that I stand for something like American Idol which helps musicians and artists get out there. It's important to have shows like Idol because it's so hard to get into the music industry nowadays - nearly impossible.
I like blue a lot, and greens. Earthy blues and greens.
Anyone who has the temerity to write about Jane Austen is aware of [two] facts: first, that of all great writers she is the most difficult to catch in the act of greatness; second, that there are twenty-five elderly gentlemen living in the neighbourhood of London who resent any slight upon her genius as if it were an insult to the chastity of their aunts.
Well, this is good for me, this is experience, I am here for a reason, these moments run into pages, the seamy side of life.
The characters emerge from my rather twisted mind. That's another enjoyable part of the job making stuff up.
I love doing action films that do challenge me physically. I feel it's my job to keep my stamina up and be as physically fit as possible, so that I can just jump in and do it. It takes its toll sometimes and it's hard work, but I love that.