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

The way I see it, when I go out as an actor, it should be on a type of film I'm never going to do as a director.

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

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

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.

Brothers McMullen' would not be picked up for theatrical distribution now.

The stigma of the straight-to-DVD thing is over.