Firewall' seems both scary and protective at the same time. And how often does that happen within one word besides 'military' and 'government?'

I would never do 'Stardust Memories' because I don't particularly like that kind of movie - that would be why I wouldn't do that.

Other than Green Day, we haven't had a lot of protest music over the past few decades.

If you're calling yourself a maverick and you're not Dirk Nowitzki, then you are probably not one. In fact, this rule applies to anyone declaring themselves a 'God-fearing Christian' or a 'Man of the people.'

I really loved Andy Kaufman growing up, like every comedy person does. I like when sometimes the audience isn't quite sure what's supposed to be happening right then and that sort of unsafe feeling, as long as you're not punishing them.

I never write anything without humor, just because I like humor, but at the same time, it is a way for anything fantastical to become relatable.

Historically, Hollywood comedy has arrived in skinny envelopes. From fence post Buster Keaton to herky-jerky Jerry Lewis to wiry nerve-bundle Woody Allen to hung-loose Richard Pryor to whippy contortionist Jim Carrey, its comics and clowns have tended to be sliced thin and bendable.

If I'm really considering doing film from now on then that is the smart thing to do, or you can go either way. You can just do the same character over and over again and make a different comedy like over and over again.