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.

Blanket cynicism toward government has always existed.

Any time Chris Nolan wants to call me for advice, he can.

I gotta say - if I clicked on a movie interview, and the first part was all about Walt Whitman, I'd love that article.

As for movies, what's great about comedy is that if your movie gets laughs and makes money, you have freedom.

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.