The good thing about directing yourself is that you get over yourself.

Memories are just stories we tell ourselves about our past; and that's often why they don't match when we've shared the same experiences with someone.

I don't have to worry about how my movies sell because I'm not the guy in front.

And I don't want to jump out of an airplane - I've done that.

Let's face it, making movies is all risk. Most of the time, batting average-wise, the reward does not outweigh the risk.

A painting can't be everything. You have to stop, at some point. It has to be finished, if you want anyone to see it. Some people just continue to work on things, forever. I don't know which is better.

I've never directed anything before 'Mad Men,' so I don't feel I have any advice for the other directors.