“Growing up where I did, I came from a politically progressive family s...” — Ryan Fleck Quote

“Growing up where I did, I came from a politically progressive family so I was aware of social issues, but it seemed like a very separate thing from film.”

“We may have our own ideas in the writing and editing stages, but we work out those disagreements in a constructive way.”

“It was cool to meet Stan Lee.”

“Growing up I wasn't aware of a single gay person in our town. The only people who were gay that you had any idea of were Kenny Everett and people like him on TV. I thought, that's not what I am.”

“I feel that cinema, if made entertainingly with a certain meaning, reaches out to a lot more people. It makes them aware of issues or things that help people to understand what's around them.”

“A comic book and a straight drama all have the same elements. If you're playing tragedy, you have to be aware of the comedy; if you're playing comedy, you have to be aware of the tragedy. If you're playing comic book, you have to be aware of the reality.”