The inherent corruption of man can often bring down the best system.

Anybody who believes and experiences their life and doesn't have shades of gray in it doesn't live where I live and is simply not in touch with the reality of the human condition.

The American story is a story of great moments and dreadful moments.

I've got nothing against big-budget values. I mean, I was very proud of The Avengers, the part that I played in it, albeit a small one. It was thrilling to be part of it. But it's so huge that you can never really wrap your mind around it.

Shakespeare is the Joss Whedon of his generation.

Sometimes time constraints bring out something cool.

You learn a lot about a person when you work together.