The people green-lighting films or TV series often want household names, but the smart ones realize that there are lightning rods who can make things happen, and they aren't necessarily the ones who are celebrated.

I'm gut all the way, which is why I think I'm so connected to shows like Falling Water and even The Walking Dead, which is all about the mortal consequences of our actions. Generally, we act first and realize the consequences later.

We tend to be more environmental at home than at work, regardless of the industry we're in.

A key ingredient to success, I learned, is relying on not only the kindness of strangers, but the kindness of colleagues.

I've always loved comic books, which is why I've done films like Hulk and The Punishers.

I just like the comic book sensibility. If I can turn them into films and TV series, that's just icing on the cake.

The truth is there's so many great TV shows out there now that none of us take absence of awards personally. The most important feedback is the feedback we get from the fans.