In the writing phase, normally I try not to envisage any particular actors because I like to let the characters sort of reveal themselves in that process.

Stories of friendship are very interesting to me. Artificial families are something I like to explore. Whether it's a bunch of guys or a bunch of ladies, there's something interesting about that.

Actors are insanely competitive and they hold back on each other. They are like magicians and none of them want to show their tricks.

The most terrifying thing in my life is a blank sheet of paper.

As a writer, you have to be willing to kill your darlings, and I'm a writer first. As a director, I've got no problem cutting the scenes.

Even the scrutiny is good because it lets you know the world cares about your movie, and there is interest in it.

I think great acting is about inhabiting a skin and transforming yourself.