I think it's my job to risk looking foolish. One of the things I've learned from the actors I've worked with is you don't get something for nothing. If you don't risk looking foolish, you'll never do anything special.
Sometimes you need to stand with your nose to the window and have a good look at jazz. And I've done that on many occasions.
It took me about 12 years to reach my million-word mark. The challenge now is to continue to challenge myself.

