It was never my direct intention to do anything particularly medium-defying.

It was never my direct intention to do anything particularly medium-defying.

Class clowns are never allowed to date anybody decent, but you don't get beaten up, you're invited to parties, and everybody likes you.

The public's perception of your show is what it is, and you don't get to complain how people perceive your show or talk about it.

It's so difficult to write good music. It's also really difficult to think about how to do it without violating the sanctity of the fourth wall.

If somebody's cat happens to turn on the TV, my numbers can double. It's almost unrelated to what's really happening.

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