I think there is something beautiful in reveling in sadness

I like making little videos and little records. I've always loved video cameras and four-track cassette recorders, still cameras, anything.

Our culture has a tendency to pigeonhole people and to try to tear down anybody who's breaking out of our comfort zone. That's why we get into these cultural ruts that end up being destructive prejudices. But breaking out of that comfort zone is the most rewarding thing you can do, in your life. I do my best to push myself, when I can.

The element of surprise wasn't allowed near the Periodic Table.

Well, look who I ran into," crowed Coincidence. "Please," flirted Fate, "this was meant to be.

I think, honestly, that the word 'indie' is a false gimmick. 'Independent' used to mean a movie that was financed outside corporate Hollywood, but a lot of what gets called independent these days is totally produced within that system. And there's nothing wrong with that.

I do call myself a feminist. Absolutely!