When I created Buffy, I wanted to create a female icon, but I also wanted to be very careful to surround her with men that not only have no problem with the idea of a female leader, but were in fact engaged and even attracted to the idea.

Buffy loves Angel. He loves her. And I love Ho Hos.

My people - before I was changed - they exchanged this as a sign of devotion. It's a Claddagh ring. The hands represent friendship; the crown represents loyalty... and the heart... Well, you know... Wear it with the heart pointing towards you. It means you belong to somebody. Like this.

He's like Super Librarian, y'know? Everyone forgets, Willow, that knowledge is the ultimate weapon.

If every vampire who said he was at The Crucifixion, was actually there, it would have been like Woodstock . . .

In the case of both Buffy and Firefly , it was almost a case of devising a language,