If there is a God, why did he make me an atheist?

Being honest is what counts. To make the ordinary extraordinary is so much better than starting with the extraordinary.

I've probably done the odd thing. I've probably done more than I would have done and some things you don't say no to. You don't say no to working with "The Simpsons"... the greatest comedy show on television. You mustn't. Even though going to my bad judgment, I remember saying that all I can do is make this show slightly worse.

Avoid employing unlucky people - throw half of the pile of CVs in the bin without reading them.

Hotel bars are pretty good. No one bothers me there. Restaurants are safe. People are quite respectful when you're eating. But what I never do now is go to a busy bar on the weekend, or after 8 o'clock at night. That's the danger zone. Also being trapped. Never go on the Metro, or a bus.

Suggesting I hate people with religion because I hate religion is like suggesting I hate people with cancer because I hate cancer.

I think that's the fundamental thing - you can go anywhere you like as long as you're following a character that the audience likes and understands.