“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.”

American filmmaker, comic book writer, and composer

Joss Whedon is an American filmmaker, comic book writer, and composer. He is known for creating a string of television series and films, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Dollhouse, The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and The Nevers. His work often moves between genre television, online musical comedy, and big-budget science fiction. He became especially well known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff Angel, then for Firefly and later for his Marvel projects, which brought his name to a wider audience.