'The Simpsons' from the very beginning was based on our memories of brash '60s sitcoms - you had a main title theme that was bombastic and grabbed your attention - and when you look at TV shows of the 1970s and '80s, things got very mild and toned down and... obsequious.

You know, the courts may not be working any more, but as long as everyone is videotaping everyone else, justice will be done.

It's a funny show. The characters are surprisingly likable, given how ugly they are. We've got this huge cast of characters that we can move around. And over the last few seasons, we've explored some of the secondary characters' personal lives a bit more.

As astute followers of 'Life in Hell' will notice, Akbar and Jeff wear the same striped T-shirt as Charlie Brown. 'Peanuts' was very important to me.

I promise I'll do anything for you, especialy if it's easy. Homer Simpson

You know boys, a nuclear reactor is a lot like women. You just have to read the manual and press the right button.

I would prefer to listen to a French classical composer like Olivier Messiaen than to the pop hits of the day.