There are so many people who are making movies now who can’t get any kind of distribution, so the market seems like it’s flooded.

I have a lot of anxiety about medical things for example. I don't think I'm particularly good at it, but I'd had the practice when I went into shooting Synecdoche. It can be somewhat gratifying, too, because I don't have that relationship with other adults where I need to comfort them or they come to me for that.

I like actors - I used to be one.

I'm interested in trying to explore what I think is the truth at a given time in my life, and part of the process of being honest is - in my mind - talking about the idea that you're watching a movie.

There's theater in life, obviously, and there's life in theater.

Do not simplify. Do not worry about failure. Failure is a badge of honour. It means you risked failure.

The end is built into the beginning.