We all feel that if we have a crazy idea that might get laughed at, there's nothing wrong with seeing if there's a crazy writer out there who agrees with us and can take it to a crazy network and somehow bring something that's a little bit daft and edgy to life.

Science fiction really is the only genre that lets you use your imagination without limitations.

I've always been interested in how we survive and how resourceful we are as Americans.

I like the smell of film. I just like knowing there's film going through the camera.

It's funny, you make friends and you lose friends when you're making a movie.

The baby boomers owe a big debt of gratitude to the parents and grandparents - who we haven't given enough credit to anyway - for giving us another generation.

I hate that people think it's wrong to say you're inspired by Jaws or by Raiders Of The Lost Ark. You're allowed to be.