It seems to me that making escapist films might be a better service to people than making intellectual ones and making films that deal with issues. It might be better to just make escapist comedies that don't touch on any issues. The people just get a cool lemonade, and then they go out refreshed, they enjoy themselves, they forget how awful things are and it helps them - it strengthens them to get through the day.

Right now it's only a notion, but I think I can get the money to make it into a concept, and later turn it into an idea.

I ran into Isosceles. He had a great idea for a new triangle!

I have no regard for that kind of ceremony. I just don't think they know what they're doing. When you see who wins those things-or who doesn't win them-you can see how meaningless this Oscar thing is.

Don't worry, I know almost exactly what I'm doing.

My grandfather was a very insignificant man, actually. At his funeral his hearse followed the other cars.

What was the scandal? I fell in love with this girl, married her. We have been married for almost 15 years now.