-I was always a very active parent, I was there through Lamaze classes … I was up at night changing, feeding them before they were weaned. I’ve changed as many diapers as most people can count.

Well, we both were very active, For 13 years, she’s been in trial probably 50 percent of the time. And when she is working that hard, I step up and fill in when she’s not around … I used to help her with her cases. I was actually saddened because this was the first jury I didn’t get to help her with.

Marcia told me on Christmas Day 1993 that things weren’t working out. She insisted that I move out. She basically said that if I didn’t move out immediately, that she would just hate me forever and that for the sanity and the best of everyone, please give up. So I did … She said that I could be with the kids as much as I wanted whenever I wanted. What changed was she started to lessen my time [with the boys] … The turning point Nvas when I had a home of my own [last fall], and the kids were there and they could spend the night. I think she had a problem with it.

I was devastated … You know, I just want to be with my kids and she’s saying, “Not only can you not be with your kids, but I’m going to hire babysitters and you have to pay them.” And she needed more money to improve her Hollywood glitzy image. It made me feel like she wanted me to be a bank and not a father.

It’s my feeling that Marcia refuses to give an inch. She has to win no matter what. It’s like she’s still in court, and it’s like I’m being prosecuted.

I’ve never attacked Marcia. She asked me to leave. She filed for divorce. She filed for custody. I have done nothing but respond Lo her actions.

I have spent all my savings. I mean, I can’t afford to go buy clothes. I can’t afford to go buy anything… She’s kept everything. As an example: at our home we have four TVs. I said I would like one because 1 thought it would be neat … to record something for the kids. You know, Mom was in court and all this. She refused … Finally, for my birthday she bought me one. She still couldn’t bear to give up one of the four.

The kids are beautiful. Bright. But they are starved for affection. When I show up, our sons jump on me and won’t let go of me. I mean, my oldest son jumps in my arms and, literally, I can’t put him down for 5, 10, 15 minutes.

The way I see neglect is a lack of time. Our oldest son [age 5] will say, “If you’re ever in trouble you call 911 and you tell your Papa and your Elsa [the children’s nanny].” When our youngest son [2 1/2] cries, he cries for Elsa. And, to be honest, I don’t remember the last time he’s cried for Mama.

No. Absolutely not. I’ve never said that. What I’m saying is that if she can’t be there, that’s OK. I can be. She’s decided what her priority is. Her Priority is her career. And my priority is the kids.

Marcia used the media and her position to basically tell a million people that she has a problem with child care. But I’m available all the time. She has no childcare problem … I think that it’s inappropriate to use our children as an excuse in court.

I want shared joint custody. That’s what I’ve always wanted. If a marriage does not work out, you still have to take care of the children. ..MR.-

Absolutely not. I’ve never said that. What I’m saying is that if she can’t be there, that’s OK. I can be… My priority is the kids.’ ..MR0-