It sounds cliche, but success is your friends, your family, what you do, and if you're happy when you wake up.

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.

I've noticed that sometimes when you keep things a little smaller, it's easier to focus on the creative aspects of what you're doing.

I have fun making films. I love making films. It's the only thing I know how to do. And I do it well.

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.

I think my audience is smart. If there's a way to be entertained and get things out - real things, not stupid moral crap - that's the best.

Personally, I'm very classic. If I'm going to wear a suit, it's going to be classic, black, and fit very well. There's nothing like it.