Mike Tollin Quotations

We're gathering headlines, video, audio and lining up interviews. I told Barry that with these allegations and the general negativity in the media, I had to show both sides. I have to, or else I should go home.

We're shifting slightly to align the content with people's expectations.

He's at a place where he's more honest, reflective and self-effacing.

We have to acknowledge and address his image and reputation in order to stay credible. He recognizes that and I don't think he wants to hide from that.

We don't make reality shows. We aren't interested in doing reality shows. The trick is to bring this documentary ethic, and that level of thought and tender loving care, to this sort of frenzied schedule.

I spent a lot of time with Barry discussing his motivation, why he'd want to do the show. We had to make sure our vision was compatible, that I would have the opportunity as a filmmaker to have creative controls and be autonomous.

They won't see it until we satellite it (to ESPN) on the day of the broadcast.

The key here is capturing reality and not creating or altering reality.