It sounds corny, but I think people need stories to process the world. That's our business. That's the job we're in. We tell stories.

I like projects that are entertaining, where I'm emotionally engaged and there's something to think about afterwards.

The actors in Britain are incredible, and I didn't appreciate that until I got there. They interpret your words and you realize how deliberate and thoughtful they are. There are great American actors, too, don't get me wrong, but the technique that British actors have is something really special.

The beauty of a really good movie is that it's a whole world, complete in an hour and a half or two hours.

I love films where I'm looking around the world a little different now that I've seen that. I want something that nourishes my view of the world.

It sounds corny, but I think people need stories to process the world. That's our business. That's the job we're in. We tell stories.

As a journalist you have to think quickly, you're exposed to all types of people and situations and you've got to synthesize your thoughts in a very clear and concise way and write them down quickly. Those were all things that have proven really useful in my life as a television writer.