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

The times change, and to the extent that comedy captures the spirit of the times, it will enjoy success.

We are all several different people. There are different aspects of our nature that are competing.

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.

I can't imagine a successful comedy movie without a successful comedy performance at the heart of it.

I believe things happen that can't be explained, but so many people seem intent on explaining them. Everyone has an answer for them. Either aliens or things from the spirit world.

I've been directing for 25 years almost, and I've only directed nine films in that time because I like to be careful.