You are always hoping that movie audiences are interested in characters and interested in story values rather than just mindless special effects. But you never know.

A talented executive would be somebody who knows how to surround themselves with a lot of people that will make him look good. You could say that about a politician or you could say that about a head of a major corporation or what have you. The people you surround yourself with it's very important.

When I was a kid, I remember the first Batman, the first Superman comic books when they came out, thinking how great that was and wouldn't it be great to see a movie like that. They did some cheap serials, but they're not the same as today. But I think younger audiences would like to see a real hero also.

Kids piercing themselves, piercing their tongues, what kind of masochism is that? Is it to show you can just take it?

I don't write. I usually look for material by other people. Sometimes I change things or adapt things but I don't write from scratch. I wish I had that ability.

Are you going to pull those pistols or whistle Dixie?

Libertarian: everyone leaves everyone else alone