I don't flatter myself - I'm not a scientist, I'm not a conservation expert.

I've always liked the idea of taking old dramatic ideas and devices and making them feel relevant or contemporary or whatever.

If I ever have to stop taking the subway, I'm gonna have a heart attack.

This place [USA] is exploding with young people who are - they're like Nietzsche's hammer - going to break everything and make something better. The creative energy in this country, and what people are coming up with is very hopeful.

When you have a pipe salesman with a business called Macabee Pipes, I'd say you've got your tongue planted firmly in your cheek.

Instead of telling the world what you're eating for breakfast, you can use social networking to do something that's meaningful.

The more you can create that magic bubble, that suspension of disbelief, for a while, the better.