I always wanted to fire rays out of my fingertips.

It's all about who's where on the food chain. When I'm the story editor, I expect my writers to follow my vision. When I'm working for another editor, I'm obliged to follow their vision.

I've always thought of myself as an organic writer, rather than a cerebral one. I feel my way along as I go, hoping I'll get to the place I intend to reach.

I've always been the audience that I wanted to reach, so I write for myself.

I think jazz and comic books are probably the two uniquely American art forms.

Lord of the Rings, I think, is far and away the most brilliantly done stuff.

I always wanted to fire rays out of my fingertips.