Well, I grew up in the '80s, which was a really massive time for sci-fi.

Why can't a heterosexual guy tell a heterosexual guy / That he thinks his booty is fly?

I'm a real pawn-shopper.

The book is even quirkier, but it's hard to bring all of that stuff to a movie. With a book, you use your imagination more and create your own way to make it all make sense.

They're turnin' kids into slaves just to make cheaper sneakers But what's the real cost 'cause the sneakers don't seem that much cheaper Why are we still payin' so much for sneakers when you got them made by little slave kids? What are your overheads?!

I can only think of one wacky best friend who I thought was awesome: Rhys Ifans in 'Notting Hill.' He really nailed the wacky best friend.

There are a lot of difficult situations that lead to awkwardness.