I certainly believe that what we perceive as humans is just the tip of the iceberg. I don't necessarily believe in vampires or werewolves or that kind of thing, but I believe there is definitely a realm we don't necessarily have access to.

I guess in America we're so sold on this ideal of the perfect, well-adjusted family that is able to confront any conflict and, with true love and understanding, work things through. I'm sure they do exist, but I never knew any of them.

Directing is physically exciting because there's a ticking clock, you're working with people, it's very social, it's very enjoyable.

I'm a Buddhist, so one of my biggest beliefs is, 'Everything changes, don't take it personally.'

When I go home, the last thing I want to do is read about the popular lore of vampires.

I definitely see the good in people. Certainly in my own life I strive to be somebody who is functional and well adjusted and can face conflict in a non-emotional and non-destructive way, and those are the people I try to surround myself with in my life. But as characters, they bore me.

I'm from the South, so while I personally find it impossible to live there, I still have a fondness for it as a geographical region.