“Think independently and put the country first.” — Mick Cornett Quote

Think independently and put the country first.

The spoiled superstar brat wouldn't get far in Oklahoma City. We're very value-conscious. Our city was settled in a land run. Those 10,000 people were desperate for a better life.

Cities have to realize that whatever the federal government is going to do, it's not going to be enough. And cities that proactively take control of their own quality of life initiatives are going to be the cities that ultimately attract the highly talented young people and create the jobs.

The bottom line is that we have entered an age when local communities need to invest in themselves. Federal and state dollars are becoming more and more scarce for American cities. Political and civic leaders in local communities need to make a compelling case for this investment.

I was intrigued by this woman I play in 'Requiem,' who operates independently.

I've never done a studio movie, let alone worked for a network. Every one of my films has been independently financed.

For five years I worked independently waiting for the right opportunity to present itself.

There was a time in my life when I was independently wealthy.

I write in reverse: Rather than come up with a narrative and write jokes for that narrative, I write jokes independently of the narrative, then I try to fit them in.