“'Nuclear' is nothing but trouble. Do you say 'new-clear' or do you say 'nuke-you-ler'? Whoever invented that word had obviously never studied the human mouth. We don't have enough muscles in our face to make that group of letters come out smoothly. The word is missing a middle syllable, for cryin' out loud.”

American filmmaker and actor

Paul Feig is an American filmmaker and actor known for directing popular comedies and action comedies. His work spans the 2010s and 2020s, and he is widely associated with films such as Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, Ghostbusters, A Simple Favor, Last Christmas, and The Housemaid. He is especially known for his feature films, many of which blend sharp comedy with mainstream appeal. He has often worked with Melissa McCarthy, a collaboration that has become a recurring part of his film career.