'Changes in Latitudes' began when I was looking at a photograph of a sea turtle swimming underwater. I had such a strong feeling for the beauty of this ancient creature, at home in the sea. On the spot, I wanted to swim with that turtle. I began to imagine a character who would do just that.
Anytime you see a turtle up on top of a fence post, you know he had some help.
Take a walk with a turtle. And behold the world in pause.
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.
Every Halloween for six years, I was a Ninja Turtle, and Mikey was my favorite. The turtles really made me who I am today. They got me into martial arts, meditation, surfing, skateboarding; big time influence on who I am today.
Gypsy was the name my brother gave a pet turtle he had. I always thought it was so peculiar.
Being on a successful show is kind of like being a sea turtle. Every year, sea turtles lay hundreds and hundreds of eggs, but only a few manage to survive and mature. It's the same with TV pilots. There are so many great ideas, but for whatever reason only the lucky ones get picked up.
It's OK to do cute little things like kissing a turtle, but you can't kiss another person because he's a different color? Give me a break. And you have to remember, I'm from Dallas, Texas.
Hawaii was beautiful of course, we played at Turtle Bay an amazing resort right on the ocean.
Watch the turtle. He only moves forward by sticking his neck out.