Comedy just pokes at problems, rarely confronts them squarely. Drama is like a plate of meat and potatoes, comedy is rather the dessert, a bit like meringue.

Sex alleviates tension. Love causes it.

There is an advantage in having a routine and working with the same people when you can and in writing as a regular thing and filming as a regular thing. That routine pays off for you. You get a lot of productivity that way, rather than sitting around waiting for inspiration and waiting for the perfect thing to happen. I would be much less productive that way.

When I was born my mother was terribly disappointed. Not that she wanted a girl - she wanted a divorce.

Every success is built on the ability to do better than good enough. As you climb the ladder of success, be sure it's leaning against the right building. Eighty percent of success is showing up.

My mother never had time for me. When you're the middle child in a family of five million, you don't get any attention.

If you take a frown and turn it upside down, the person you are holding by the ankles will soon pass out.