I don't have a lot of patience for movies that aren't cleanly told.

I can't begin to tell you how fulfilling the perennial nature of 'Elf' on television has been for me. It's great to be able to connect parents with children both emotionally and through humor.

When the Fox hears the Rabbit scream he comes a-runnin', but not to help.

My mother was sarcastic and delightful and, trust me, quite remarkable.

I wanted it to be as readable as possible. I had the ambition of reaching a broader audience.

I guess in a way I try to avoid being labeled as a traditional DJ.

If I want to keep making films for a few more years, I probably should be willing to adapt. I've sort of evolved into the filmmaker that I am because of natural selection anyway.

What reason would grope for in vain, spontaneous impulse ofttimes achieves at a stroke, with light and pleasureful guidance.

Mothers always think you are working either too hard or not hard enough.

In relations with other nations, there is neither right nor wrong; there is only strength and weakness.

The body is consuming energy when tense, and restoring energy when it is relaxed.

I like writing songs - I keep saying that one day I'll do something with them, but I haven't yet.