I don't believe in depression. There's no such thing. It's an invention. It's bullshit, it's a cop out.

I'm here today because of LSD. LSD gave me the confidence to be who I am today. Completely.

I pride myself on the fact that my work has no socially redeeming value.

I like the word 'underground'... 'independent' carries a stigma of whininess. 'Underground' means a good time.

Many hundred-million-dollar Hollywood comedies aren't any good. They're trying to shock you.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because I don't have to do anything except bring wine and go to my sister's all day and go to the movies with the family. So, actually, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, but there's not much comedy material on Thanksgiving. Melatonin really isn't that funny.

With Hairspray, we had a great experience. I always think of the last time I saw Divine: He was in the last booth in the back of the Odeon. Now every time I go in there, I look at that table. It was a wonderful night.Hairspray had been out a week; it was a hit. If I had to pick a night that was going to be the last night.