Writing, producing and directing, I must say, is incredibly satisfying and gratifying.

I've always done roles that really appealed to me on a gut level and which I found inspiring.

I hate parties. I don't like big crowded things.

It's very exciting to work with people who inspire you.

For me, something dangerous would be playing thebabe in a huge studio film. That would be terrifying because I'dstink... I want to explore human beings on as deep a level as I can.

I've had guys, when I've been single, come date me and I've found out they were expecting some kind of whirlwind, some dramatic crazy person-- and that's just not me. I'd much rather be in a movie that people have really strong feelings about than one that makes a hundred million dollars but you can't remember because it's just like all the others.

Even if the role is very far away from me, to try and make it as nakedly me as possible is an intriguing notion.