New York is not Mecca. It just smells like it.

I understand. You work very hard two days a week and you need a five-day weekend. That's normal.

Never underestimate the stimulation of eccentricity.

I much prefer writing an original movie with the screen in mind to transferring a play to the screen.

Gee, what a terrific party. Later on we'll get some fluid and embalm each other.

A lot of your personality is formed before you're 12, obviously, but only a few of my plays use characters from my childhood. The more mature plays are affected only by my adult experiences.

Don't listen to those who say, you taking too big a chance. Michelangelo would have painted the Sistine floor, and it would surely be rubbed out by today.