I started in the P.A. world and craft service and storyboard artist, with the eye on the prize of directing. When I was directing second unit on Babel, I ended up casting most of the unknown parts. In these weird circles, I was this guy who found these kids on the streets.

I'm a fan of musicals from great masters, and I was able to have an opportunity to express myself in musical numbers with Glee.

Ryan Murphy just gives new people a shot, and it takes a lot of confidence and generosity to do that.

As a director who loves the camera you learn a lot.

I've been clawing my way to directing since I was a kid.

As a fine artist I was drawn to composition and technique. I would count the cuts.

I went out to Bali, and I cast all of these supporting roles. I love that stuff. I just love actors. And then, Ryan Murphy asked me to direct second unit for him on Eat Pray Love. I was already booked on something else, but I joined them later. And then, I wrote him a thank you email and I got no response. I was like, "Okay, that's it." We didn't interact much on set either.