I've always thought that comedy was just another dramatic expression.

I think of myself as a real writer, not just someone who dabbles in it, so I deserve some credit.

I've always thought that comedy was just another dramatic expression.

You can't love somebody into a state of mental health. A lot of people get into serious relationships thinking they're going to heal someone with their love and attention, but it doesn't usually work out that way.

How one handles success or failure is determined by their early childhood.

It's a great luxury for me to be able to write on the films that I direct, and kind of a nice thing to be able to write enough to get credit, which is difficult for a director.

If you're doing six takes, instead of doing six variations on the same words, why not just throw out the words and make them up as you go along, if you're comfortable with it? It gives the movies a slightly rangier feeling, and more of an accidental feel, but it also makes them edgier.