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I never start anything with a really overt, political, or even exactly artistic mission statement.

I wouldn't characterize my work, however, as directly political.

The presidents I served under don't have anything to do with my politics.

I'm not consumed with political machinations.

I don't play golf with presidents.

I am involved with politics today because of the inspiration I received from Ronald Reagan.

I've met a handful of presidents, from Jimmy Carter to Bill Clinton to George Bush to Barack Obama.

I've seen firsthand that being president doesn't change who you are. It reveals who you are.