Being a screenwriter in Hollywood is like being a eunuch at an orgy. Worse, actually, at least the eunuch is allowed to watch.

I take anything other than 'you big pig!' as a compliment.

I have children. I have a family to support. But I really could live in a one-room apartment, as long as the television worked. I never needed anything. Just a comfortable chair and I'm fine.

I got so good at writing to a budget, my brain was restricting myself. I'd write, "It's a stormy night." Then I'd cross out stormy. I'd write: "It's a calm night." Then I'd cross out night. It's noon. Because you know how much night costs. You know how much rain costs. Nothing comes free in movies.

I don't experience basic human emotions. It's not my thing.

I've always been in the middle of making my own movies, so taking acting jobs that take me away from that has been impossible.

Excited about Black Friday. Also excited about Jew Tuesday.