By definition, gay is smart. I see plenty of macho heterosexual idiots, but nine times out of 10 you can have a great conversation if you find a gay guy.

I'm not a big, huge star, and so when people see me, it's usually to talk about something I've done, and that's a great conversation to have. That's what we're doing it for.

I think things that are really, really not good are easy to see. But films that are decent can either be made good or great based on the execution. At the end of the day, it's always a crapshoot about the execution, the level of taste, in any department.

If there is a substantial difference between a gay couple and a childless heterosexual couple, I'm unable to see it.

If people are going to complain about stereotyping, it's as likely to be Italian-Americans as gay people.

You know, I'm a pretty mellow guy. I'm pretty easy-going. I see everyone's perspective.