Bryan [Cranston] created something completely unique, that was earned by its authenticity. That's what gave us the license to push it a bit.

I think sequels should be earned and we won't do it unless the script is better than the first one.

I think we'll all keep pushing each other, which is a great thing.

Hedda's Hopper attitude was 'once a Commie, always a Commie.'

[Dalton] Trumbo himself was a terrible Communist.

It seems like you can't actually have really bad hair or be bald and run for President of the United States.

When we did the first sequel [of the Austin Powers] , it was on coattails of the first one doing so well when it was released on video, so we really didn't know what to do with the second plot.