I'm not prejudiced about what type of movies I'm in, what form they take or whether they're studio or independent. I just want to make films that are going to be good. The main reason is not to make money, although at some points it's really difficult when you're broke.

There are directors who, their direction is high, but then when you challenge it, it crumbles. They can't back up what they're asking.

I think that it's important not to take [acting] too seriously. It's all pretend. It's a strange job.

I'm not really equipped to do anything else but making movies. In every other aspect of my life I'm a total failure.

I was about to move out of my apartment because I was so broke. I'd sort of made a pact with myself that I wouldn't take a job unless it was interesting to me, and I became broke very fast.

Every director is different and they all have different styles. I've worked with directors who were very specific and they gave a lot of direction. The one thing about Michael [Haneke]that I think is interesting is that he really has a reason for everything he's asking you. If you challenge it, he is open for discussion but he has a clear idea of what he wants with reasons why.

I'm doing a record that has a story that runs through all of the songs, and then there is also a film that goes along with it.