I think science is about the search for God; it just comes at it from a different angle than religion.

When something original works, then everyone wants to copy it. But if you're trying to do something that no one's ever seen before it's frightening.

I hope that I'm not simply defined by 'The X-Files,' and I hope I have more work that is important to do.

Respect yourself, your Opponent and the Game

I think science is about the search for God; it just comes at it from a different angle than religion.

People thought the storyline and characters for 'X-Files' made it a 'dark' show, but I never saw it that way. I always thought Mulder and Scully were the light in dark places.

You have these catch-phrases that you associate with 'The X-Files': 'Trust No One,' 'Deny Everything.' 'Believe the Lie' was one of them.