The movie business is very difficult but the music business is just impossible. So I'll play in bands and record and play songs with other people, but for me it's a form of expression that all I need is me. I don't need cameras or agents, I can just have a piano and sing and feel totally verified.

I know it's a cliche but I never wanted to be famous. I don't believe anybody wants to be famous.

Why I'm so stimulated by [producing] is it becomes more proactive. Instead of waiting around for a script to come in, or some movie trying to go. You're waiting around always for that opportunity, which is great, but I like to be a little bit more proactive. I'm a very action-oriented guy - I'm a doer. The company really became this spearhead for that sort of attitude, and so that, to me, was the most exciting part of it.

We want to make people feel something after they buy that ticket.

What matters to me is learning and growing, and getting to do what I love to do. As long as I can do that, I'm happy.

I think cinema should provoke thoughts, sure, but using it as I soapbox I think is the wrong place.

I was an athlete when I was growing up.