I won't mention names, but in my career, the most talented people invariably are the easiest and nicest to get along with.
“I was writing an earnest novel about cruises in the Caribbean and I just started writing 'Bridget Jones' to get some money, to finance this earnest work, and then I chucked it out.”
“I really don't look at comparing things that way because even in a 14-game season, there could be a running back who could have a lot more carries than other running backs.”