When it was first optioned, I was told that the chances of The Basic Eight becoming a film were slim because no one was making teen movies, and then later, I was told that the chances were slim because there were so many teen movies, and then I was later told that the chances were slim because teen films were over. I'm not sure when the magic window of opportunity was, but perhaps it's still on the horizon.
Daniel HandlerNormally it is not polite to go into somebody’s room without knocking, but you can make an exception if the person is dead, or pretending to be dead.
Daniel HandlerIt is very difficult to make one's way in this world without being wicked at one time or another, when the world's way is so wicked to being with.
Daniel HandlerI have produced things that I would say were sincerely cheerful. But then I am reminded by other people that no one else would see them that way.
Daniel Handler