The dream factory of that time was much simpler. As media outlets grew, everything became so complicated.

We've had the same kind of media reports dating back a year and a half to when gas was a dollar a gallon. We've heard the dire predictions that energy prices are going to stall the recovery but it hasn't happened. So far, I think people have been able to absorb the jump in gas prices to $2.25 or $2.50 a gallon. There's probably a limit, though, about $3 a gallon.

Look at the media we're attracting. This is not positive media, folks, this is negative media. We're becoming the laughingstock not only of the nation, but of the world, and I hate that.

I was in that shower for seven days-70 set-ups. At least Hitchcock made sure that the water was warm.

In order to dream, you need to have a springboard which is the facts... It gives it that touch of reality, and I think that's quite important... truth with fiction.

In order to dream, you need to have a springboard which is the facts... It gives it that touch of reality, and I think that's quite important... truth with fiction.