I'm an actor who loves to direct film, if I find something that I'm compelled to do and want to spend three or four years doing. I really love the process, though. I might have to just say, "Yeah, I want to direct that," because I want to direct something, but that's just not the way my being is. It's got to be a necessity for me, otherwise I'll just keep acting.

When I decided to direct, never having done that before, is something I'm very proud of

I was concerned about filling my life up with something important to me. To me, it was just necessary

I made career decisions that came from the part of me who wanted to shun the limelight.

I feel like my place in this industry is still progressing.

Seeing what happens when you rip yourself open is what your job is all about

I'm not an activist per se, but I have strong feelings about things. People can jump on celebrities for being ill-informed or naive, but I've got a right to say what I believe