My characters aren't losers. They're rebels. They win by their refusal to play by everyone else's rules.

I've always thought that comedy was just another dramatic expression. I try to measure the amount of truth in a work rather than just looking at the generic distinction between comedy and drama. There's a lot of bullshit drama that leaves you totally cold. And there's a lot of wasted comedy time too. But when you get something honest, it doesn't matter what label you give it.

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

With both Caddyshack and Vacation, it's not like the subjects were serious enough that they engaged my interest for another round. I love the characters, and the actors were great, but I didn't see the need to make another Vacation movie.

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

Most comedies are calculated. They tend to pander. They're not about anything important.

I'd like to think I'd never do a gratuitous fart joke.