I think dreams are metaphors. Everything you do in writing is metaphorical. So it seems like the same arena to me.

I actually think I'm probably more interested in structure than most people who write screenplays, because I think about it.

I think directing and writing are very different jobs. Obviously, directing is a more social and managerial job. The other thing about directing is that it's a very, very pragmatic job, and writing isn't.

I think I've had pretty good experiences for the most part with the people who have directed my screenplays.

So when I write characters and situations and relationships, I try to sort of utilize what I know about the world, limited as it is, and what I hear from my friends and see with my relatives.

I don't have a style. I wouldn't say I have a style as a writer, either. I know people have said "This is what he does," but when I'm writing, I don't think about that. I don't think about a style.

I've had to deal, a lot, with my own sense of intimidation at meeting famous people - especially actors, but really any famous people.