I do know that for all the artists it's very important to speak in a vernacular that can be understood by everyone.

You can do pretty much anything you want in this world, and it's not all that difficult - you just have to ignore the people who tell you that you need to go this way, and it's the only way.

I thought it was a huge conflict of interest to be the director and the subject - it's very sketchy territory to be in. I've seen what's happened to other directors who have done that.

I do know that for all the artists it's very important to speak in a vernacular that can be understood by everyone.

The suburbs are incredibly oppressive. I actually believe that the suburbs are much more dangerous than the ghettos.

I think most artists feel like they're outside society - no matter how many accolades they receive, or how much money is in your bank account, whatever is going on in your life on the professional side.

I'm a writer, so I interview people all the time, and I think of it as being a very creative process. Giving interviews is actually one of the most creative parts of the film promotion process.