I got into [producing] to be part of stories that wouldn't necessarily be right for me as an actor.

We made a plan at school to meet in her garage and kiss. It was like this little business deal. I kissed her and then I ran home

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

I grew up very religious, and I don't have a great relationship with religion.

I'm probably 20 percent atheist and 80 percent agnostic. I don't think anyone really knows. You'll either find out or not when you get there, until then there's no point thinking about it.

Religion works. I know there's comfort there, a crash pad. It's something to explain the world and tell you there is something bigger than you, and it is going to be alright in the end. It works because it's comforting. I grew up believing in it, and it worked for me in whatever my little personal high school crisis was, but it didn't last for me.

New Orleans has a real spirit. It's the most authentic of all American cities.