I'm trying to tell a story, to entertain. I try and do something that might just take people's minds off their troubles.

I want to entertain people, whether it be with a comedy, a drama or a movie. An idea's an idea.

I think there is a danger there of being mean to people and humiliating people and embarrassing people just because it might get you ratings. It is a disturbing trend.

If you have an opportunity to reach people on a broad scale, it's not enough to just entertain people. You have to take responsibility. You has to do something substantial. Otherwise you're squandering what you have.

We're not splitting atoms here; we're trying to entertain people.

We are not trying to entertain the critics. I'll take my chances with the public.