The difference between a beautifully made failure and a beautifully made hit is who you've got playing the leads.

The Doctor...is embarrassingly human for an alien.

To me, a 'brand' sounds evil.

I'll be a story in your head. But that's OK. We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh? Because it was, you know; it was the best.

I hope I won't become hated by geeks everywhere, but I don't really know comic books all that well.

The Doctor: [aiming gun at the ceiling] Didn't anyone ever tell you? There's one thing you never put in a trap if you're smart. If you value your continued existence, if you have any plans about seeing tomorrow, there's one thing you never, ever put in a trap. Angel Bob: And what would that be, sir? The Doctor: Me. [fires]

Being the only writer on a successful show is very rewarding.