It's ironic: In movies, the most successful films of all time have been sci-fi or fantasy. By far. But a lot of people won't even read science fiction books.

I did three or four weeks of work on 'Godzilla' it wasn't a page-one rewrite or anything like that. The term is 'script doctoring,' is what I did on it.

I relate to the feeling that Da Vinci was often plagued by the idea that what he did wasn't good enough, that he was his harshest critic. He'd sometimes destroy what he was working on.

When I was a kid, I read many more Marvel comics than I did DC. As I got older, in high school and then in college, I started reading more DC.

I've long said that comic books are the modern equivalent of our Greek myths.

I love comic books. I was weaned on them, so it's not like it's a stretch for me, but I have other interests, as well.

During my career I’ve enjoyed re-invigorating and contextualizing classic characters that are relatable to contemporary audiences.

Da Vinci always seemed like the prototype Tony Stark to me.

I like telling stories of imperfect people because most people are imperfect.

Mysticism and the supernatural are embedded in the show - it's called 'Da Vinci's Demons' for a reason, and it's not just metaphorical.

I honestly love nothing better than digging into a really good serialized show, whether it's 'Breaking Bad' or 'Game of Thrones' or 'Justified.'

And all you can do is just read, " she said. She raised her voice an screamed, "You just read and read and read!" Then she threw herself down on the table and wept.

You want some advice?""Yes""Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.

Now I was falling faster than a comet plummeting to the earth, just waiting to create a giant explosion. Just like a comet, I had no idea exactly how much damage I would leave in my wake.

Politics are very much like war. We may even have to use poison gas at times.

I get emails from strangers every day asking for love advice, which is kind of counter-intuitive since I'm making a movie about what an idiot I am with relationships.

The entire culture was organized for people who are happy. People who are miserable need reassurance that other people are miserable.

That's the big difference between Christianity and other religions. The difference between Works and Grace or Do and Done.

I personally believe, as church law sets out, that sanctions are an absolute last resort, particularly penal sanctions of depriving people of the sacraments.

The problem is the Palestinians don't recognize the legitimacy of Israel.

All sorts of things can happen when you’re open to new ideas and playing around with things.