I know how to make an audience laugh, 'cause I grew up on Third Rock from the Sun, week after week in front of audiences, making them laugh.

I think there is something beautiful in reveling in sadness

The most valiant thing you can do as an artist is inspire someone else to be creative.

If you don't stick to your plan enough, and you're too seduced by whimsical notions and new ideas, you can kind of lose your train of thought and end up with something that doesn't have a solid through-line.

That's sort of what I wanted to make fun of a little bit with Don Jon. And I think oftentimes, if you're going to talk about a sort of substantial topic like this, the best way to do it is with a sense of humor.

One thing that stays pretty consistent for all my jobs is, I listen to a lot of music while I'm working.

You're gone. No mailing address. But I send you letters anyway.