It's just a show. It's not the end of Western Civilization. It's chewing gum.
When I was first on 'Dancing With The Stars', people were really shocked and surprised.
I'm always playing a role, whether it's the role of the mayor, the role of a news anchor, or a role of a crazy talk-show host. But there was a specific function. 'On Dancing With The Stars', I had nothing to do but be me, schlepping around the floor. And when I host 'America's Got Talent', that's really me just talking to regular folks.
I treat politics kind of like my religion. It's something I believe in, but I don't want to have to make a living at it, because if you make a living at it, you somehow become dishonest.
We can't just have mainstream behavior on television in a free society, we have to make sure we see the whole panorama of human behavior.
With a face like mine, I do better in print.
I'm liberal, but I watch the three majors. Obviously I watch MSNBC, also CNN and Fox, which is what I would call ridiculously to the right.
I don't live in Hollywood. I don't have celebrities as friends. I like them, but I don't pal around with them. I just live in the Midwest, a real normal world.
We are all born as empty vessels which can be shaped by moral values.
