I really hesitate to say that any of my shows influenced other writers.

Since I was the stupidest kid in my class, it never occurred to me to try and be perfect, so I've always been happy as a writer just to entertain myself. That's an easier place to start.

Failure in school does not mean failure in Iife.

The character's attitude is more important than plot.

A lot of making TV is lightening in a bottle.

I'm hoping that these series, that originally aired in the 80's and 90's, prove to be as entertaining online and on portable devices as they were when first broadcast on network television.

I can write a book in probably three months.

I love 'Dexter.' The dark sense of humor is wonderful.

I have loved you all my life, Mal, " I whispered through my tears. "There is no end to our story.

Perhaps I should not hope to convey in mere words the unutterable hideousness that can dwell in absolute silence and barren immensity.

When one of my friends becomes a Christian, which happens about every 10 years because I am a sheep about sharing my faith, the experience is euphoric. I see in their eyes the trueness of the story.

The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is often merely the will to try it and the faith to believe that it is possible.

If you're going to knock down my suggestion, you'd better have one to replace it.

I have to say that I reject somewhat the distinction between something called art and something called public art. I think all art demands and desires to be seen.

I want to keep working, I want to keep doing my humanitarian stuff around the world, shining light on different places that have problems. Keep making movies, make people laugh.

You're 'wealthy' if you don't worry

In London, Man is the most secret animal on earth.

No sane man can be happy, for to him life is real, and he sees what a fearful thing it is.