I'm not out trying to prove anything. I'm sort of finished with that, so I get to play in other sandboxes and try and figure out what I like and I'm interested in.

The secret of directing is working with really good people.

America can't beat anyone anymore.

Run for office? No. I've slept with too many women, I've done too many drugs, and I've been to too many parties.

I like owning dirt. You know, I spent a lot of time broke when I moved to California. So deep in my soul is still this idea of being un-employed. To me, owning land means you could sell it at some point and have money.

As time goes on and you become more comfortable in your career path, and things are starting to make sense, and it's not just about work, you find that you're able to focus on other things and other people.

You never really learn much from hearing yourself talk.