“Tonight sucks. And look at me. Look at - look at stupid Buffy. Too dumb for college, and-and-and freak Buffy, too strong for construction work. And-and my job at the magic shop? I was bored to tears even before the hour that wouldn't end. And the only person that I can even stand to be around is a... neutered vampire who cheats at kitten poker.”

Joss Whedon is an American writer, director, and producer of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. He gained prominence for creating the cult classic *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*, blending sharp wit and feminist themes in a genre-defying TV series. His work extends to films like *Serenity* and *The Avengers*, where he balanced character-driven storytelling with blockbuster appeal.