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

I really like when critics reveal their subjectivity and their humanity. I prefer it when people say nice things, but if they say not-nice things or things that are critical, I'm open to it and I accept it. I mean, I have to live with it. But I do think there's a dishonesty in not acknowledging that you're a person with an opinion. I think it's almost like a power grab.

I studied acting at Boston University. I was in the theater department there. Somewhere in there I decided that wasn't what I was going to do and I went to the B.F.A. film program at N.Y.U.

I'm trying to tell a story and do it truthfully.

I try to present something that is true so I don't further destroy the world with my contribution to it.

I have ideas written down some places, but usually I can't find them. I'm not very organized.

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