and when you have an actor like david tennant, who already speaks to young people from his work as theng science fiction doctor, dr. who, people will connect with the character and with david. also, david has a way of using this language which makes it sound like spontaneous, everyday language. i know no one is going to struggle with this in any way. pdrataliarre iss in any way. well, that's a little shot in your shoulder. i don't know about you, but it scared me when i saw it. [laughter] and the first time i was in this play, which was over 40 years ago, the same actor played both roles, and that influenced me into feeling that if ever i got the chance to hear it -- the problem for a director is that if you cast one actor in both roles, you lose a juicy part to offer to another actor. tavis: do you get two checks for that? >> no, sir. if only. tavis: just thought i'd ask. when they ask me to do two roles, i'm going to ask for two checks. >> it doesn't work that way. tavis: doesn't quite work that way, yeah. you were in this 40 years ago, as you said, have you ever played hamlet? >> no

if the central tennant is to promote diversity in the media, and it is, then let's consider this challenge as we consider this scene-setting deals like this particular transaction. let's hear from everyone with an interest today and this evening. let's answer the new and novel questions at this transaction thrusts upon us. let's get onto a decision. i believe that we are on track to do that. i will tell you that i am encouraged by the depth and breadth of the process that the chairman has set up for the to -- for this proceeding. it is a level of investigation and analysis that has no equal in the nine years i have been in the sec. i am grateful for the hard work -- then in the fcc. i am grateful for the hard work being done. he gives as a professional analysis that will encourage and lightning -- enlightened decision making. there are far reaching transactions including a hearing in the city last week. my friend, the congressman had a hearing. there are significant new questions and pointed to areas requiring the spotlight of public attention. i also want to thank bill leake, who is with