People that went to art house theatre have more options, I used to go, but now think any movie can be delivered in a red envelope three months after it's released so why not watch it on my flat screen in the comfort of home.

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

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

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

I am a big fan of the old Howard Hawks films from the 30s and 40s, I was a big Hepburn and Tracey fan for a while and Woody Allen films that are a very different kind of romantic comedy.

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

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.