But at a certain point, you have to take your influence and find your own voice if you want to become a relevant artist.

That's my advice for indie filmmakers: Marry a supermodel.

I suffer from Irish-Catholic guilt. Guilt is a good reality check. It keeps that ‘do what makes you happy’ thing in check.

Woody Allen would go for seven years without a movie and then make one that makes no money.

You make a movie for 9k for the freedom it allows you.

I'm always aware of who my core audiences are and I serve that niche.

It's an enormous wall that's built between you and your dreams. And if every day, you just chip away... It may take ten years, but eventually you just might see some light.