Geeks are generally the most interesting people.

The prospect of being able to work on a Kaufman film with him directing was just too good to be true.

[Sundance] still feels significant. I don't think you can help but come here and not feel that sense of history and its significance in influencing film. And I think it still does. Some of that is based on history, but it's also based on really incredible programmers who are showcasing such an incredible variety of cinema.

You don't often get a chance to record with the other actors who are playing the characters, mainly due to the fact that you don't have to, the actors' schedules are all over the place, and it's difficult to get everyone in the same room.

I think new experiences are extremely important. I think it's really important to constantly challenge yourself. Comfort is not a good thing. It's good to take yourself out of your comfort zone and to look for new challenges.

You've got major artists releasing albums on their own and eschewing the major system. I think that breeds excitement and creativity.

It still feels like an honor to bring something [on Sundance].