I grew up with a single mom who was a waitress. We were on food stamps. My mom then got Pell Grants, put herself through college to get a degree to get a better job. Because we were broke, I then had to go to a state school. I went to Temple University, and had to get loans. So I grew up in a world where I saw the government helping individuals pull themselves up, and saw it work very successfully.

I have certain beliefs about how people should treat employees and how companies should be run, but I was really surprised though this process to learn that those beliefs are actually good business.

In general, the final filter of Hollywood is for-profit. Nothing goes through unless it can make money.

There are many aspects to directing that have a romantic place in people's minds.

I always give myself a little part in every movie.

There's a lot of things you can't control. But you can always be a pro.

The easiest time to be funny is during a fairly serious situation. That way you can break the ice.