I'm sure he feels the same, as we are both on our journeys toward greater success. And romance comedies are always good sellers. Comedies in general are hot because so many talented comic writers are tied up with TV series. And everybody is trying to reinvent the action film, but few succeed. The best scripts are those that attract actors, so it's not a bad idea to study acting.
Writers have to know what makes a Hollywood film.
You can't break in with something off the beaten path. Those offbeat films often come from someone who's had some prior success, so look first for a signature piece that still matches the Hollywood criteria. Never be boring, and give your characters a unique and special quality. That type of writing will always be remembered, even though it might not sell. It gets you in the door.