We are both drawn to surreal situations so the writing was a joy.

[Washington] is the political capital. It's essentially a big office.

When did you ever hear of a child not in need? 'Oh that's enough jam tart for me, I'll just go now and clean the toilets.'

I get a phone call once every 18 months from some mad person who wants me to do something for less than no money and they give me about a week's notice. That's my film career, most of the time.

I don't know that you're able to measure your aggregate wisdom as you go through life. I can't say that I ever feel that I'm sitting on top of a growing mound of wisdom.

Why do I even dare to think I could dream I could imagine I could hope?!

I don't do drugs. If I want a rush I just stand up when I'm not expecting it.