I feel like animation's stagnant. There's not much that's trying to push the artform, and so, for me, I'm way too critical about it.

Storytelling has changed. Shows like 'Adventure Time' have taken storytelling in a different direction.

I had done it all in my career. I always felt, as a kid, that that's what a director needed to be. Hitchcock could do anything in my mind. He's the director. That person has to be the best actor, the best designer, the best cinematographer. Then I came to realize that isn't the case. You just need to surround yourself with the best.

I was really fortunate in my career where I always had executives who were very like-minded.

I was a failed actor but I still wanted to show off, so I ended up doing live comedy.

I love doing six versions of any joke, so if they'll give me six takes, I'd love to do it.

Comedy has always been my favourite genre, and I always wanted to be a part of a process which makes people happy. The genre has always been lucky for me.

Silicon Valley' is a great show. It might be the best comedy on television. And if the Academy feels I have stood out to the point of deserving an award, I won't pawn it.