On Staten Island, there's a ship graveyard. I'm using that a lot, even for 'Under the Dome.' When I'm dissatisfied with a location scout, I go on Google Earth. It's an amazing tool.

Revenge is just a really good drive for drama and good action.

It is cool to make a pilot because you get to do all the fun stuff, and then you get to leave when all the tough stuff starts.

Laziness is always your fault. It is the sign that a man has persevered in uselessness for too long.

It doesn't matter what Church you belong to. If you don't believe in yourself you're Already Damned

Beautiful storms dressed in women's clothing.

As learnèd commentators viewIn Homer more than Homer knew.

Children from humble families must be taught how to command just as other children must be taught how to obey.

In philosophy, the principles are more interesting than the examples. In literature, the examples are more interesting than the principles.

My goal is always, how do you get better?

Taking LSD was a profound experience, one of the most important things in my life.

Berry Gordy believed in owning the artist for life and controlling everything: the money, the station wagons, everything.