I love England and the historical aspect of it.

I've tried writing. Two days later I'd go visit it and say, Jesus Christ, who wrote this crap?

As far as carrying the American banner, you just do what's right for the kids.

I don't know if I have a technique. I'm just trying to remember the words.

I have a home in Arizona. I go a couple months a year, but basically Chicago is my home.

I think all actors are supposed to be character actors.

Writer-directors are a little bit more liberal, rather than having just the writer on the set, because I think sometimes the writer becomes too precious with the words. If you're a writer-director, you can see what you're doing and see your work in action, so I think you can correct it right there and still not compromise yourself.