In Mexico you have death very close. That's true for all human beings because it's a part of life, but in Mexico, death can be found in many things.

It's very difficult to raise money, especially in the United States, for independent movies.

In Mexico, theater is very underground, so if youre a theater actor its very difficult to make a living. But its also a very beautiful pathway to knowledge and to an open education.

It's difficult to act in a language that's not your own. It takes a long time to put your head around it and feel confident with it.

You know, Motorcycle Diaries has no incredible stories, no sudden plot twists, it doesn't play that way. It's about recognizing that instance of change and embracing it.

It is quite common to meet people that live a few kilometers away from Mexico and that have never been there.

Every decision that you make you have to be incredible congruent. It doesn't mean that you have to starve. If you need money, you do something that gives you money, that's normal.