I always say that 'Futurama' is real, and 'The Simpsons' is fiction. Matt Groening fictionfuturamareal Change image and share on social
A lot of people believe that if everybody just did what they were told - obeyed - everything would be fine. But that's not what life is all about. That's not real. It's never going to happen. Matt Groening finehappenlife Change image and share on social
'The Simpsons' obviously is a huge success, and Fox has nothing to do with its success, with its creative success, and as a result they don't really like the show. They don't like 'The Simpsons' at Fox. Matt Groening creativefoxhuge share on social
Cartooning is for people who can't quite draw and can't quite write. You combine the two half-talents and come up with a career. Matt Groening careercartooncombine Change image and share on social
The best stories in our culture have some sort of subversiveness - Mark Twain, 'Catcher in the Rye.' You provide kids with great stories and teach them how to use the tools to make their own. Matt Groening catcherculturegreat Change image and share on social
'The Simpsons' was about children and married parents; 'Futurama' is about people in between; they're growing up and haven't settled down. Every other cartoon show seemed to be, you know, dumb dad, bratty kids. Matt Groening brattycartoonchild share on social
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. Matt Groening bizarrebunchfunny Change image and share on social
Most TV shows don't reward you for paying attention. Matt Groening attentionpayreward Change image and share on social
When DVDs finally disappear, I'm going to be sad. I'll miss the commentaries. Matt Groening commentarydisappeardvd Change image and share on social
I may be biting off more than I can chew, but with 'The Simpsons' and with 'Futurama,' what I'm trying to do in the guise of light entertainment, if this is possible - is nudge people, jostle them a little, wake them up to some of the ways in which we're being manipulated and exploited. Matt Groening bitechewentertainment share on social