It's an ongoing process, in the script, on the set and in the editing room, to make sure you are being true to the emotion of the film without turning it into a melodrama, and making sure you're getting all the laughs you can without it turning into just some stupid comedy.

You're just always looking for something new. That's why a lot of people bounce between TV and movies. You have the ability to try something else.

We always feel safest, I think, around the most dangerous person who's on your side, more than the nice good person who's on your side.

Magic has a spiritual element, and is considered very important and of value, and magicians have always been a little bit silly, so if you're going to portray a modern day magician, there's gotta be a little silliness.

We love the quality in a person, who can see themselves clearly and isn't ashamed of who they are.

It's so damn hard to write a great historical mystery based on fact. It's not for lack of trying.

You're often trying to fix a script by shooting it.