I had a very supportive family environment that gave me room to explore and discover things about myself.

So much of making movies is about discovery on the day, what you're figuring out. If you know everything going in, then it's not worth doing - it's already done. I'm interested in finding people who I think have a voice - and a very specific voice.

Iliad by Homer is one of the great stories in literature. And I thought its themes really resonated today, whether that was my projection or Homer's intentions. It didn't seem like we had come very far.

I don't feel restless, I just like to travel.

My happiest moment is the day they call wrap and I'm free. I'm not looking back.

No more excuses. I can't blame anything on my parents. I'm responsible for my mistakes and my choices.

I fell in love with the place! You know, the people, the bourbon, the music... it's in the air. It's something you can't describe on camera.