There are dumb actors. But there are dumb politicians and dumb bakers.

I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.

Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.

My father described me as the oldest baby he'd ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective.

You should never try irony or self-effacing humour.

Any time you're trying to do a movie with a happy ending, it's very difficult because it's been done before and you don't want to be manipulative.

I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed.