Once you get into the habit of work, you can be more productive in the things you want to do.

Maybe the idea of being a rockstar or being the one who's recording or playing, sort of doesn't really matter as much anymore, when you're surrounded by great musicians who bring their spirit, their own talent.

I'm a filmmaker, I'm a storyteller, an entertainer, if you will, so what can I do to participate? Well, I'm not a scientist; I'm not an expert on environmental law; I'm a guy that can tell stories. So I always look for a way to communicate ideas and help to spread excitement for change.

I think anybody who's famous has to deal with their fame in their own way, and I dealt with it by making a film about a kid who's looking out into the world of celebrity obsession.

I've been given the opportunity to be alive in this day and age, and it's rare.

The problem with modern consumption and mass-produced products is they're designed to just literally be shoved into our mouths and rushed.

My only ambition when I came to Hollywood was to pay my rent.