I like to work with artists from around the world. There are so many new inspiring filmmakers. I had the privilege recently to work with Ethiopian filmmaker Zeresenay Mehari and his wife on the film Difret. They are that unique balance of very thoughtful conscious filmmakers who are also brilliant, original artists.

I think every teenager is a hero. When we are young we feel so much pain. Go to school is like going to war, people let you down all the time. Sometimes it's very, very difficult to stay strong, but you have to.

I've learned a lot from Clint [Eastwood], who's an extremely economical director.

Each person can make their difference.

Everyone got kind of crazy with me mentioning I was in love with a woman.

The great thing about having a bunch of kids is that they just remind you that you're the person who takes them to go poop. That's who you are!

I always felt caged, closed in, like I was punching at things that weren't there. I always had too much energy for the room I was in.