Maybe you're not even in a position to really judge how good your kid is at that endeavor.

And with this sort of increased visibility, there's more money going around in the industry, and it changes a lot, in terms of who gets into the business as a creator, who sticks with it, and who gets pushed out. And I do think it's sort of too bad that what once was a safe haven for truly eccentric, outsider artists is no longer that thing. But there are definitely pros and cons. You could also look at it as bringing in a more diverse crowd.

There were certainly some people who wanted me to do a feel-good story that affirmed a lot of very commonly held beliefs.

For me, as much about being a parent as it is about being a child.

I set myself up for a lot of trouble by wanting to tell a story that is fairly earnest and emotional and expressive, but to do it in the most subtle, realistic way.

There are certain artists and filmmakers who, I get the impression, are trying to show off how bad their characters can be, how immoral their characters can be.

If you're changing diapers and going to the playground, any ambitions of being a cool guy have to fly out the window.