I just go with what excites me.

I happen to like things that are funny and dramatic at the same time. I don't see the difference.

I try not to get too cute for cute's sake.

I do love writing but it is a lonely profession. You're lonely and optimistic at the same time.

The truth is, writing and directing are two very different jobs. They're not even remotely the same job. It took me a while, as a director, to understand that.

It's so rare that you meet your idols and they outdo your expectations.

I love superheroes and I love weird horror films... I could definitely feel that there was a lack of movies like The Martian being made: smart genre movies that can appeal to adults.