I'm dying for people to let me be funny!

If I'm asking people to give me two hours of their time, it's because I really feel like they need to listen to what the writer is talking about.

By nature, my default place is a very introverted one, so it's funny to be in such an extroverted profession. I'm a little inappropriately in it.

I love seeing people in their mess. I find that heartwarming. Charm just doesn't interest me. If I want to see charming people, I can watch TV.

It's really interesting because I'm a Quaker... so it's been radical to me to be hired by the Department of Defense under contract.

Tim Burton is an artist who has had a huge influence on me. I definitely share his sensibility. It's a joyful approach to darkness.