I believe there's a common ground in what all gifted writers write. It has to do with their wish to turn darkness into light.

Movies were a struggle for me - they didn't come easy.

There's not a lot of money in revenge.

One of the greatest gifts that 'Homeland' has given me is it's affirming on a daily basis.

People on both sides of any conflict believe they are right, whether it's on a TV show or in the real world.

Everyone's entitled to their own experience.

I want to protect everyone in the world, and I believe the way to protect them is to stop the killing universally. Create opportunity and better systems of living and existing, quality of life to humanity all over the world.