I think in some ways you learn more from the things you don't like than the things you do.

I remember when I was a kid looking at different types of film and really examining the grains of them. I remember even looking at the ink streaks.

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.

From where I started to where I'm at right now I'm loaded in retrospect to the opportunities that I have. As far as money and the scheme of the world, I don't cash in. I do films because I'm sensitive and maybe stupid, and that I feel like I'm going to have fun on and feel like I'm going to have a good experience with. It's not about punching in and selling soap.

If a religious person says "No, no, no" and they won't listen to science, it makes me think that they don't have faith in their own religion.

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.

I'm really, really blessed. Not only am I blessed to have found that I love making films, but I'm also insanely blessed to be able to do it. I have to remind myself that when I'm complaining.