I don't think there's ever been a moment in history where that, as an artistic message, has played very well, because people in their hearts know that's terrible and a lie.

The one thing for sure is, I don't ever want to waste a movie. I don't ever want to waste effort.

I think what's dangerous [about comedy] is that you're coming into the room announcing your intentions.

I'm not against banking. Banking allowed our modern society to happen, it is essential. It connects the work through finance, so banking is good.

The crush of lobbyists on Washington and purchase of the media by corporations has created a big business-run government and a worthless press leaving Americans screwed and ill-informed.

Dave Herman as Michael Bolton is one of my favorite performances ever.

There are so many shoot-'em-up, action, jingoistic TV shows and movies that are made every year. I think the final line is that Hollywood is populist.