International broadcasters are often dependent on an American home broadcasting network, so it changes the game entirely.

I'm always looking for the idea in a scene or the philosophy that makes a scene worth existing beyond exposition.

I love that India has declared dolphins non-human people with all laws that apply to human. I'm fascinated with the alien-ness of that.

Relationships are now off-kilter.

I'm not always successful, but I take my job as a storyteller very seriously and want to make sure the audience has as much fun watching it as I am creating it.

I think you have to write what you want to watch.

As an insecure writer, I'll finish a scene and worry there's a better version of it. Or it could be elevated somehow.

I think accessibility is what often denies horror its deserved attention. So it all depends on the execution and whether mainstream audiences can accept it.

You can't measure a dog's intelligence by giving him a verbal test 'cause it's not on their scale, but that doesn't mean they're not intelligent creatures.

Jesus Christ, being 2000 years old and some change, is a relatively "new" god of the older god category - and has done quite well for himself, in terms of worship.

Our idea for Hannibal Lecter is that he's very reactionary - he's somebody who can adapt really well to circumstances.

Discipline is the result of an action, while refinement is a preparation of your calling.

Everyone's future is in reality uncertain and full of unknown treasures from which all may draw unguessed prizes.

An oblique angle,” Jack said, and his bout of jealousy was quickly replaced with glee. “Ha! I told you I would work that in!

I can't tell you how lucky I feel to be able to collaborate with some of my dream producers.

There is only one good thing in life, and that is love.

When I photograph, I try to use my instincts as much as possible. It is when pictures are unconsidered and irrational that they come to life; that they evolve from showing to being.

As spirits roam the neighborhoods at night, Let loose upon the Earth till it be light.

The greatest desire of my heart was for the Lord to manifest His will concerning me

I used to go play football matches in the morning, and Id go straight from me football game to a dance competition.

Thou art a man God is no more Thy own humanity Learn to adore