As an actor, I'm always playing solitary characters. But as a director, I'm always making ensemble movies, which focus on lots of people's lives and how they intertwine.

I want to change the system from within the system. And that means focusing and specializing.

Where I have problems is when I am in the midst of doing something that I am completely focused on, and then I am asked to buy shoes or something.

I'm a technician. I don't go for the get-into-the-role stuff. I read the lines and play the scenes.

Casting is a long process for me. I take a lot of time.

I made, like, five movies while I was in college. I think they just weren't memorable movies. I've taken breaks as the years have gone on - I burn out every once in a while.

I fantasize about having a manual job where I can come home at night, read a book and not feel responsible for what will happen the next day.