I'm so consistent that my director's cuts are usually 20-25 minutes longer than the released version of the movies.

Basically, when I'm writing something, I think about what is the subject of the piece. The subject of the piece is our fear of getting old, which is a variation on our fear of dying.

I consider myself an independent filmmaker.

See what you have to ask yourself is what kind of person are you? Are you the kind that sees signs, sees miracles? Or do you believe that people just get lucky?

I knew the moment it happened, it was a miracle. I could have been kissing her when she threw up. It would have scarred me for life. I may never have recovered.

I'm from that world where I feel so comfortable making small independent movies.

If I'm hesitant at all about an idea, then that's not the right idea.