I don't think, generally speaking, people become writers because they were the really good, really cool, attractive kid in class. I'll be honest. This is our revenge for people who were much better looking and more popular than us. I was a bit like that, I suppose.

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

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

I can't see what's wrong about assuming intelligence in your audience and what's bad news about being rewarded for assuming that.