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.

I'm sure that the liability for doing a tracheotomy would be tremendous. You make one mistake, and it's over. Most doctors won't even do it.

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

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

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

Chicago still remains a Mecca of the Midwest - people from both coasts are kind of amazed how good life is in Chicago, and what a good culture we've got. You can have a pretty wonderful artistic life and never leave Chicago.