The difference between directing film and directing television is so stark simply because TV is a living breathing organism already when you direct an episode.

It's definitely nerve-racking to be the center of attention. I'm not the kind of an actor that just craves attention 24-7 - but it's part of the deal. You're the leader on the set

People look back on those days through a thick veil of nostalgia, but life was hard if you were anything other than a rich, powerful white male

Whether it's Paris Hilton or Kim Kardashian or whoever, stupidity is certainly celebrated.

I came in the Dawson's Creek era; it was all about tiny guys who looked like teenagers, and I haven't looked like a teenager ever. So I was, like, auditioning to be their dads. At 25.

Part of being an adult is treating women like women.

I'm painfully aware of my surroundings at all times.

Some boys are particular about how they look. I'm not.

I like kids but I also like the option to close the door. Becoming a parent is a whole other life, and it doesn't stop.

Point me to 50 people online who think I'm super sexy. I'll point you to 50 more who say he's old and looks like my dad.

I think pets are great. They're better than kids, that's for sure.

To understand an issue or someone’s argument about anything, one needs to understand the very nature of the issue, which is thefoundational question concerning anything.

The second-sweetest set of three words in English is 'I don't know.'

I try to write about how we live today, how we use language, technology, our bodies.

It's difficult for writers in the theatre. It's difficult for writers in the theatre.

I liked interacting with students. I liked having coworkers. For a long time, I was really worried that sitting at home by myself in front of a computer was going to make me crazy.

Love is meant to be an adventure!!

Mr. Duffy lived a short distance from his body.

Larry, you only told me one lie. You said there will be another Larry Bird. Larry, there will never, ever be another Larry Bird.

There's no such thing as a writer's block. If you're having trouble writing, well, pick up the pen and write. No matter what, keep that hand moving. Writing is really a physical activity.

I just want to be known as a clown because to me, that's the height of my profession. It means you can do everything - sing, dance and, above all, make people laugh.