The stuff I write isn't strictly autobiographical, but it's personal, if that makes any sense. It draws all these little incidents and people out of my life and then contorts them.

That's also why comedy and horror are my two favorite genres of film to write, because you get these outbursts of emotion from people, laughter and shock, and it's really thrilling, and I like to be thrilled.

I think when you take people who are damaged and you give them money and freedom, it can be a toxic cocktail.

You know, I did not like being famous. It was a stressful and ugly time, and I'm glad it's over.

'Sweet Valley High' is fantastic, fabulous, a little bit campy, and - dare I say it - cinematic.

For me, I am a huge fan of Sofia Coppola and Lynn Shelton. I love Lena Dunham, like everybody else. I love Kathryn Bigelow.

I normally ignore the History Channel.