I honestly would tell anyone young to start looking at stories and learning story, because I think that’s the next step after people go, ‘OK, I’ve had enough of that improvisation, I’ve had enough of those short comedy bits. Tell me a story, tell me a more complex story, something that lasts and maybe has a little more meaning to it.’ Don’t ever look at what’s happening now; look at what’s coming next.

If you're committed enough, you can make any story work. I once told a woman I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it.

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.

I think everybody has a public persona. We all present ourselves.

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.

I'm about to go to Sundance for my 3rd year, and Sundance has never felt like a real independent festival at all. On the other hand, it might to start feel that way.

My daughter got me a 'World's Best Dad' mug. So we know she's sarcastic.