Playing normal-looking characters really intimidatesme. I got into acting to play anyone but me.

Directing is a big responsibility to take on. I think I'm only good at doing things I know very well. I don't direct movies because I get offered the new vampire movie or science fiction movie. I don't get offered those, anyway, but if I did, I would just tell 'em, "Look, I'm the wrong guy." I only do things about people and situations, and I do the ones that I think I'm the best guy for the job on, which is usually something I generate myself.

I believe in running through the rain and crashing into the person you love and having your lips bleed on each other.

When people wear shoes that don't fit them, it says something about their soul. Generally, I think it means they are good people.

Usually with film writing I start with characters, and set about writing their story.

People think you have to be tortured or miserable to write, but I'm finding that I get inspired a lot more these days before I'm happy.

Getting the nomination is like gravy. Winning would be like whatever is better than gravy.