Whereas the health of an individual depends on the ego's regular descent and return to and from the unconscious, a society's longevity depends on actual people journeying into the unknown and returning with ideas.

I walk with God, and He protects me. That may very well be true. I don't mean to make that sound like a joke, in case He is in charge.

I wish people used wishes to modify themselves instead of others. Wish to be low maintenance. Wish to be autonomous, even.

I have to be really careful, because I have nothing but love for this entity known as "the customer" in entertainment. I would never, ever, ever put myself above them and say, "They don't get it, but it's funny, believe me." If they're not laughing, I'm doing my job wrong.

If your ratings are high and there’s money being made, you’re allowed to be a perfectionist in television.

I wish that television would stop selling our hatred of ourselves, and start seducing us with our love of ourselves.

I'm from Wisconsin so I always feel a little nauseous about begging and trying to trick people into liking me.