When I first started, I was kind of surprised that anyone would ever hire me at all. So I took everything that I was offered.

I'm proud of myself that I had the courage to experiment with crazy hairstyles and some fashion things.

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

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

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.

The rule of surfing is never tell anyone where you go.