When I was first on 'Dancing With The Stars', people were really shocked and surprised.

I'm always playing a role, whether it's the role of the mayor, the role of a news anchor, or a role of a crazy talk-show host. But there was a specific function. 'On Dancing With The Stars', I had nothing to do but be me, schlepping around the floor. And when I host 'America's Got Talent', that's really me just talking to regular folks.

I play a crazy talk-show host, but that's not me. It's like an actor playing a role.

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