Big hooks have always been a part of American movie-making. So, to make a movie where you're just driving story through the characters without a high-concept is a challenge.

I actually have a good relationship with critics. You have to identify everything that you like and don't like that you see, and that's your job.

I'm drawn to more than I'm allowed to do or asked to do, or probably should do. My whole career has been comedy, of a kind. I guess I've always existed in that world.

If someone said, "Would you like to do the period drama?," I'd say, "Hell, yeah! I'd love to do that!" To dig into history and do a story in some period would be great.

Comedy is king. It has to be.

Believing in the project to a certain extent always makes things more affordable.

I think Black Eyed Peas are kind of unique in the ways they produce their songs. Their songs are very current.

The truth, as much as people acted like they wanted to hear it, was sometimes too cruel and harsh.

She tells everyone she's taken. Yet her heart whispers: he's taking too long.

I think the first picture taken is often the best one.

If you are in here tonight and you have never contemplated suicide…you've never truly been in love. If you're in here tonight and you have never contemplated murder…you've never been divorced.

If you think that the intifada in France is about housing, go and try covering the story wearing a yarmulka .

A lofty sense of independence is, in man, the best privilege of his nature.

We change for the good so long as good exists around us.

Queen and Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and Guns N' Roses - I had a huge rock-band mania. I play a little bit of drums.

We live ruins amid ruins.

I miss my hair, but I feel like going out there with some fake braids wouldn't be right. I want to be the most genuine performer I can be.