I find things funny that aren't self-aware. That don't know they're funny, and I think the same can hold true for drama. If you think you're in this tragedy and you play it for tragedy, there's a self-awareness there that I think takes you out of watching it and I believe it cuts both ways.

Steve Buscemi is hilarious. He's really, really good with improv.

My wife is way funnier than I am. As much as I don't really feel I share a sense of humour with my family, I definitely share one with her - we find the same things funny.

I was sort of traumatized by girls in the third grade. Because there was a girl in my third grade class I had a crush on. I bought her a box of Valentine's Day chocolate. And I put it in her cubby with a note that said something like, "I am deeply in love with you, Your Secret Admirer." And I didn't sign my name.

Don't underestimate your kids. Don't be condescending, because they're children but they're not stupid.

It's interesting when you're trying to create a character in animation. It's really a communal effort.

How did I end up in films with people like Keira Knightley... all these beautiful leading ladies and me - it's kind of shocking.