Hollywood screenwriters tend to have the longevity of NFL running backs. So the truth is no one can put more pressure on us than we put on ourselves.

The fire was silent, the little houses collapsing into the flames without complaint, flocks of sparks rising to the sky. At a distance it seemed beautiful, and I thought it was strange that powerful violence is often so pleasing to the eye.

Everyone knew this was the episode that was going to make or break the season.

I was like a well trained pianist who knows which note to hit, but can't make the music his own.

Every adaptation requires that the screenwriter make difficult choices - and in particular, difficult cuts.

I like having my own story remain my story.

You don't like the girl. You don't know what color eyes she has, you don't like her.