Most screenplays depend primarily on the vision of a director.

Obviously, if a director doesn't communicative a clear, relevant vision of the material, it will not succeed no matter how good the material.

TV writing is different than other mediums, involving the writer.

I'm currently trying to direct my own material.

Just being hired by a great director is complimentary.

Our religion was the religion of a Book. Man must be educated on Earth for Heaven. John Quincy Adams

Are you crazy? The last thing you want to do is make a scene." "Well, I'm gonna make a movie if you don't show me some respect.

Humor is the salvation of those without hope.

The Bronx? No Thonx!

My mother gets all mad at me if I stay in a hotel. I'm 31-years-old, and I don't want to sleep on a sleeping bag down in the basement. It's humiliating.

Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace.

I have never been more excited than I am today about making pictures.

Many strange things happen in this world

We are the choices we make.

I want to use television not only to entertain, but to help people lead better lives.