Fear changes everything. We're animals, and when we get afraid we act like animals. I'm not exempt from that.

A reversal is just anything that's a surprise. It's a way of keeping the audience interested.

Everyone I know who used to be in the intelligence community is moving into the corporate world.

Ambiguity depletes as your budget rises.

I love the idea of spies in love. How would it work between two people who were so programmed to lie and be suspicious, who have a whole life based on pretence?

You have to know human behaviour … And the quality of your writing is absolutely capped at your understanding of human behaviour. You’ll never write above what you know about people.

The people in the Philippines are so extraordinarily nice.

No one can help you write. No one can teach you how to write.

Different people work different ways.

I never really like it when other writers talk about coming in behind people and rewriting.

I like knowing where I am in action sequences if I'm supposed to.

Ultimately, our relationship with Christ is the one thing we cannot do without.

The place was so British, I wouldn't have been surprised if the mice wore monocles.

The definition of terrorism is killing civilians with the intent of changing their political affiliation.

There were always questions about my parents; I got so fed up with that.

I absorb the science section of 'The New York Times.' You know, I have a degree: I'm an A.A.D. Almost a Doctor.

I'm not a very gregarious person. I can't bear attention being called to me in a public place, which is ridiculous in a business that pays you to be noticed.

If you feel you can't trust anyone, then try trusting in yourself.

I think Detroit would do real well if we started repopulating it with young, aspirational people.

Cleanse my heart... Give me the ability to rage correctly

When I receive a new role, I completely become my character.