I think American culture had just become so disengaged from the process of government, and we'd been so fuzzed out by our pop culture around us, that I don't think people really saw this guy for what he was.
Adam McKayThe easiest time to be funny is during a fairly serious situation. That way you can break the ice.
Adam McKayWe're always looking for the backbone, the central idea, and once you have that you know everything can circle around it.
Adam McKay