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.

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

Respect yourself, your Opponent and the Game

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.

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.

He is a leader among leaders.

There's always the pressure to make the movie good.