I think a lot comes from having the experience of doing stand-up comedy. It allows you to figure out the psychology of an audience; what things are funny and not.

Slot machines are like crack for old people.

We've seen so many films now, that you have to be on par with the best films that have preceded you. You just can't make any movie and it will be good

It's rare that you cut out something that is really good. You screen all of it, and when the audience doesn't respond, you cut out whatever is holding the story down.

People who are innately funny are innately disturbed.

A comedian, or any artist, needs their time to develop what they are doing. There has to be some respect for the art form and when it's allowed to be seen.

My brothers can be a little out of control sometimes and so somebody has to be able to keep them focused.