We sent a letter and she said that she was flattered but her schedule didn't allow.

It took us about six months to make the figure and when we came up with the idea to do her, we knew the timing would be right around Presidents Week. So it was just sort of a natural relationship, to have some fun with the figure.

I think it's one of our best. You need to look at her teeth and her eyes. I think they're fantastic.

I had a lady who sent me a letter, ... She went on to describe how she and her husband [had sex] to videos of me on the show. [And] last night I had a lady who had a sign that said, 'Clay you scratch my itch.'

I got a letter from the IRS. Apparently I owe them $800. So I sent them a letter back. I said, "If you'll remember, I fastened my return with a paper clip, which according to your very own latest government pentagon spending figures will more than make up for the difference."

It's got to be tempting to allow yourself to be flattered, buttered-up, helped, given favors and so forth. It's hard to refuse them unless you very consciously recognize that it's one of the permanent ethical challenges of that life.