If you surround me with darkness, suddenly, I am "somewhat fun."

When you envy actors, only envy them for their good roles. Keep in mind they have to do a lot of roles to make a living, and not all of them are good. When they're doing a stupid role in a bad production, it's kind of a dumb thing to do when you're an adult. When you're doing a great role that's well-written, it's an enviable job.

In acting, you're only responsible for your part. When you're directing, the load is on your shoulders, so you have to feel a strong connection to the material. It's a higher bar to get over.

It's nice that the independent scene is taken seriously, and has been.

The alternative scene, for a couple years now, has been taken seriously and that's a cool thing. I don't think it's exploded or anything, but I think it's pretty cool that it still exists, it's still affecting people.

You say you're going to be the pope, become the pope.

I think that acting is no fun unless it's hard. I'm not titillated by acting or being an actor unless I have to work hard.