I was a geek in high school.

And the thing is, every time you start a new show or do a new series, you're committing to another six years.

I'm very goal oriented.

If someone doesn't believe enough in your product to put money in to it, then you should rethink how good the product is.

I find America falling in love with a TV show flattering and interesting, but at the same time a little sad.

It was really interesting to be editing the film [Trust] in New York and directing the play in Chicago, and one definitely informed the other. The play probably benefitted more because I realized what scenes could be cut, and I cut those scenes from the play.

I try to educate myself as much as possible, as I do with the director and the designers and everyone I used to work with. It just helps, I think, with the frame of reference for who you're working with.