I do have, at different times, a certain kind of self-consciousness in the world, an insecurity.

Directing is a more pragmatic experience, where you have to deal with the restrictions of time and money that force you to make certain decisions you don't have to make when you're writing.

I think if something resonates, even if it's surreal, it's because it is relatable and I think that that's a core issue for me.

I like actors - I used to be one.

The only honest and generous thing for me to do is to give people myself. That's all I've got as an artist, so I want to do that in an unflinching way.

Why do I fall in love with every woman I see that shows me the least bit of attention?

The difference between a movie and a play is that the production you end up with is the production. If a movie that I spent time on turns out to be crap, it's never going to be made again.