I got really into writing plays. I did that for years and years and got some produced and didn't like it as much when I wasn't able to control it.

My day job is acting - I wouldn't direct something if I didn't feel passionate about it.

When somebody is doing something really funny, in real life and as a performer, my instinct is to join them.

I'll be honest, I like shooting 'New Girl.' I like the people. The show is still new to me. I've never done TV like this before.

Sometimes, when you work with directors who have done it a lot and are established in the business and know the game, there are all these rules that they have. First-time directors will allow you to come in with choices. They're not so jaded by actors that they're like, 'Ugh, just do your job, man.

It's a really weird feeling when you write something and you really know it and then you watch actors come in and do it.

I don't believe in karaoke. Let's let the singers sing.