I wish I could do a lot of things different. I'm not going to tell you what they are, but if I had a list of all my films right now, I'd go, 'Okay, I'll cross that one out and cross that one out and cross that one out and cross that one out.' Really. But I've made over 40 films. How can I not have some losers in there?

I think probably the most difficult challenge was just the climb and rise in show business because I went through my entire twenties with some success as a comedy writer but not much as a performer. And you have to be kind of informed and naive at the same time.

The environment changed with Martha Stewart and Enron.

If I screw up raising my kids, nothing I achieve will matter much.

The Apple Pie Hubbub was a significant novel for me, because that's when I first started using verbs.

I really enjoy finding the right word, creating a good, flowing sentence. I enjoy the rhythm of the words.

The presence of excessive wealth puts an unnatural spin on the appreciation of art.