I loved the idea of the Nerd as Hero, which Ghost World also had.

In high school, my goal was to be a writer for SNL, then I got into the acting.

I like the idea of capturing people who aren't there to save the world.

I enjoy doing independent films more, only because there's more freedom. There's not as many cooks tampering with what you are trying to do.

It was an interesting way to come across in my first big role. To work with Robert DeNiro was very exciting.

I've done a few studio films in the last few years where I feel like I've done good work, and then I only end up in two scenes. That's been very disappointing.

I loved the idea of the Nerd as Hero, which Ghost World also had.