It's amazing what we can get away with and what we can't. But it's not for me to decide.

When you make movies, you've picked the most expensive art form, and somebody has to pay for it. You kind of owe it to them to at least let them know how you expect to make it as accessible to as many people as you can, given the story you're telling.

One thing I was thinking about is that they probably get their come-uppance about the same percentage that people in real life do. Basically, stealing for all practical purposes might as well be legal in New York.

I think I'm optimistic, yeah, especially in real life, but I think it's funny to be pessimistic.

Stealing, you'll go far in life. Actually, there is something funny about getting away with it.

When you work for other people you'll find ... that they do know what's best for them, and for the company. And you should listen to them and be respectful, but they don't know what's best for you.

Then there was a kid in the neighborhood about three blocks away, his name was Bobby Beavis.