Spielberg gave us three takes before saying anything to us. Since then, I do that, three takes, to let the actors find their rhythm.

Newlyweds shooting budget: 5k for actors, 2k insurance, 2k food and drink. 9k in the can. We only shot 12 days. That's how to make an independent film.

Quite honestly, it's too tough to get your movies made and then also to get out there and sell them.

I try not to be too plot-heavy and to balance the dramatic with the comedic.

I was a kid who went to film school and fell into acting.

I'd been offered TV series over the years and never had any interest in doing television. I'm not a TV guy.

I feel Irish-Americans are the forgotten minority group. Nobody else is making films about them.