Redemption is something you have to fight for in a very personal, down-dirty way. Some of our characters lose that, some stray from that, and some regain it.


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Serenity
JOSS WHEDON
Because you should always do something on a spaceship if you can…
JOSS WHEDON
Everything's shiny, Cap'n. Not to fret.
JOSS WHEDON
It is, in an unprecedented sense, your movie. So, it if sucks, it's your fault.
JOSS WHEDON
It's very sweet to mention the word sequel, ... Obviously that's the way my brain works. It continue...
JOSS WHEDON
I am a leaf on the wind - watch how I soar
JOSS WHEDON
Tonight sucks. And look at me. Look at - look at stupid Buffy. Too dumb for college, and-and-and fre...
JOSS WHEDON
As we all know, blinking lights means science.
JOSS WHEDON
People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. An...
JOSS WHEDON
If every vampire who said he was at The Crucifixion, was actually there, it would have been like Woo...
JOSS WHEDON
I love a good romantic comedy.
JOSS WHEDON
Back in my day, which was about a week and a half ago, we took our lumps and we got back up and we c...
JOSS WHEDON
I had older brothers, and I don't think there's anything worse than an older brother. They p...
JOSS WHEDON
I don't know a lot of show runners. I mean I met a lot of them in picket lines. I'm not part...
JOSS WHEDON
He's like Super Librarian, y'know? Everyone forgets, Willow, that knowledge is the ultimate weapon.
JOSS WHEDON
I am not a fan of referencing your own work when it's in a different universe than what you'...
JOSS WHEDON
Every vampire fiction reinvents vampires to its own needs. You take what you want.
JOSS WHEDON
I go to movies expecting to have a whole experience. If I want a movie that doesn't end, I'l...
JOSS WHEDON
That's the great thing about 'The West Wing:' you really felt like you were in the thick...
JOSS WHEDON
I've never met a well-adjusted person. It's weird.
JOSS WHEDON
I think to an extent every human being needs to be redeemed somewhat or at least needs to look at th...
JOSS WHEDON
Nobody treating us like kids. For once, we gt to be equals, not babies. Could use more of that in th...
JOSS WHEDON
I've got a theory, it could be bunnies...

I've got a theor-

Bunnies aren't jus...
JOSS WHEDON
There are two things that I cannot resist: one is musicals and the other is a spaceship in trouble. ...
JOSS WHEDON
Sarah Michelle Gellar's made some really good choices. She's had some bad breaks. She goes w...
JOSS WHEDON
I always enjoy conversation more if there is some substance to it - which is a just incredibly hilar...
JOSS WHEDON
I was never a games night guy, but at some point, social interaction starts to freak me out. So when...
JOSS WHEDON
I'm never interested in movies where you don't care about the people you're watching, an...
JOSS WHEDON
The news isn't there to tell you what happened. It's there to tell you what it wants you to hear or ...
JOSS WHEDON
In my generation, there was a single girl given the strength and skill to fight the spread of darkne...
JOSS WHEDON
I did my English A level in England, and we studied Shakespeare. I had great, great high school teac...
JOSS WHEDON
My absolute favorite part of Comic-Con is seeing, like, a 'Mass Effect' guy hanging out with...
JOSS WHEDON
Everything is so fragile. There's so much conflict, so much pain...you keep waiting for the dust to ...
JOSS WHEDON
All I ask is this: Do something. Try something. Speaking out, showing up, writing a letter, a check,...
JOSS WHEDON
Time for some thrillin' heroics.
JOSS WHEDON
Captain, I think you have a problem with your brain being missing.
JOSS WHEDON
My people - before I was changed - they exchanged this as a sign of devotion. It's a Claddagh ring. ...
JOSS WHEDON
Personally, the NSA collecting data on me freaks me out. It totally freaks me out. And yet I'm f...
JOSS WHEDON
I'm sorry. But it's like you said, Emma...I don't have any claws.
JOSS WHEDON