Hollywood actors have every reason to be down in the dumps. Just as they're recovering from one strike, they're bracing for another. The success of reality shows such as "Wipeout," a game where the breakout stars are a bunch of rubber balls, means fewer jobs, unless you're willing to dance, date or dish about your personal life in prime time. But we're dealing with professionals, folks, which is why there was plenty of wit and wisdom to be shared when they made their obligatory appearances at the TV Critics Press Tour. Here are some memorable sound bites from the past two weeks: Joel McHale, host of "The Soup" on E!, about Ryan Seacrest:
"Ryan alone is responsible for 75 percent of our material. I love that little Hobbit."
Bobby Brown about going hunting with some locals on his CMT reality show, "Outsider's Inn":
"I just made sure I stayed in the back because sometimes, you know, when you are going out in the woods with a bunch of -- I don't know what to call them -- rednecks ... usually, you know, the dark one gets shot."
Ed Asner on his relationship with "Mary Tyler Moore" co-star Cloris Leachman:
"Well, of course, she has a thing for me. She's a woman. But, we've always had a thing for each other. We exhibit great lust for each other. But we never, never culminated because, you know, we know that we're going to be on family shows, and we don't want to ruin our reputation."
Dave Attell, host of Comedy Central's "Gong Show":
"I guess my secret talent is I chain-smoke."
