I still have not given up the idea of becoming a journalist, but at 17 I decided to follow my heart and stay in Los Angeles with my girlfriend as opposed to going to Johns Hopkins.

There are a couple of teachers I have had without whose influence I would not be as happy with who I am.

I started at the age of 8 and have been lucky to be still working.

I haven't gone to college yet and I intend to in a few years.

When I am working it is up early and coffee and 15 hours of being on the set. When I am not working, it is up late and coffee, golf or softball and hopefully a ball game on the television.

And it is easy to believe you are not good enough if you listen to everybody else.

I think I would have a better time writing films rather than directing.