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

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.

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

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.

I collect spores, molds, and fungus.

Most people live somewhere on the spectrum of anxiety and depression.

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.