I don't set out to write female lead shows, necessarily. I like deeply flawed characters. When they come to me, or when I'm introduced to them, I follow the stories and the people, rather than setting out to do a female lead thing.

Mainly, I'm doing my thing, and I hope people like it. I don't say, 'I'm going to write something radical and hope it reverberates throughout society.' The goal is to write a solid, entertaining, engaging show.

It can go two ways with girls: They either bond or eat each other alive.

Be nice' is my family's basic rule but one that often goes unfollowed in Hollywood. There's always a moment when you can choose between being snarky and being kind. I opt for the latter - it's much less exhausting!

The only time in my career I've lost sleep - wake up 3:30 in the morning, and you know you're not going back to sleep - is when I've been an entrepreneur. Even in the financial crisis.

Chicago's where I started my career. I've had a lot of success playing here.

When I was making beats, I don't remember thinking about doing it as a career, I just remember that every day I wanted to do it.

I have had a fantastic career with United, and I owe it to the club, players, and fans to do everything I can to finish on a successful note.