“I think it is very difficult today to have a reasoned public discourse...” — John Poindexter Quote

I think it is very difficult today to have a reasoned public discourse on any controversial subject. Certainly, election years present a complicating factor.

We wanted to be as expansive as possible to make sure we didn't preclude some good ideas.

The problem we were struggling with within the closed market was what the incentive would be. You probably wouldn't use dollars. But those are all questions that need to be explored.

I really believe that we don't have to make a trade-off between security and privacy. I think technology gives us the ability to have both.

Controversies are part and parcel of making a big film.

I've always tried to stay out of the fray and not be an object of controversy.

I'm comfortable having a specific audience to write to. I like the idea that my audience doesn't see what I do as controversial.

Ultimately, I feel like there is just a pervasive evidence of God. Though I know that is maybe a controversial thing to say.

I went to Eton, that's a slightly controversial issue, but it's an interesting subject to try and come across as likable and self-aware and possibly even defeat a couple of stereotypes.