It is ludicrous to believe that asset bubbles can only be recognized in hindsight.
I can't stand when I walk into a room and everyone's not talking to each other and just on their phones.
If you want something bad enough the whole world conspires to help you get it.
Sure, having my pictures taken in the nude and doing things that I did got me in the door but it didn't keep me in the room. To have lasted as long as I've lasted, obviously, I have to have something more going for me.
My point of view and philosophy continues to change and grow. As the years go by you go through this evolution.
The fact of the matter is that you can use your beauty and use your charm and be flirtatious, and you can get people interested in your beauty. But you cannot maintain that. In the end, talent is the only thing. My work is the only thing that's going to change any minds.
I wanted to be famous. I wanted everybody to love me. I wanted to be a star. I worked really hard and my dream came true.
One of the tests that I frequently use in an interaction is I push on the idea and what I'm looking for is both flexibility & persistence.
People think that Detroit is this barren wasteland. While there are parts that are not as nice as others, the misconception is not true. It is definitely not a thriving community in Detroit, but it is getting there. There is a lot of heart and love in this city.
I love sight gags and broad stuff, but you can get to such a subtle degree, especially with CG animation.
I mean, y'know, platinum is different in every country, which can be confusing.