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

I had a lot of fun working with John Candy. We had a pretty good rapport.

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.

Find the most talented person in the room and if it's not you, go stand next to him. Hang out with him. try to be helpful.

I'm a writer-director-actor, which I've always kind of enjoyed. I compared it to the Olympic biathlon. "Not only can he cross-country ski, but he's a terrific marksman as well." I want people to say, "You mean that writer performed a tracheotomy?" That's right, I do everything.

Never hit anyone in anger, unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it.

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.