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The early seasons of 'The Simpsons' had a great deal of heart. That's what I'm trying to pull from, the kind of stuff that goes straight to kids' hearts. When they're watching, they don't necessarily know why they love something.

'The Simpsons' is still my favorite show. I have a really strong connection to it.

'The Simpsons' is about alienation and the ambivalence of living with a family who you love but who drive you completely crazy.

I've been a diehard fan of 'The Simpsons' since I was a kid.

The Simpsons take up so little time that I'm able to do other things as well.

'The Simpsons' is like Charlie Parker or Marlon Brando or Richard Pryor: Comedy couldn't go back to the way it was after 'The Simpsons' came out.

We've got a bunch of new writers now who tell me they grew up watching The Simpsons. It's bizarre, and they're writing some very funny stuff.

I've said all along I've never competed with 'The Simpsons.' Not in my own mind.

I'm a great admirer of 'The Simpsons.' It's very surprising because it's backed by a right-wing television company in the U.S., and quite often it's poking fun at the people who would be its audience.

The Simpsons can go anywhere in the world and not worry about any budgetary issues. However, even when the show has had its run, I think the characters can go on in perpetuity.