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

Right now is a very interesting time because of the digital cameras, and the fact that you can edit anywhere. It's a great time to be a filmmaker, is a great time to be starting off.

People don't want to be plagued by not knowing-they want answers.

There are two kinds of directors: There's the kind where two plus two equals four, and you have to help them figure it out. And then there's the kind that throws you in a room, locks the door, sets the house on fire and films it.

In a weird way scientists understand things on a higher level but it takes a lot of dedication and a lot of time.

I think Van Sant is the most important American director we have. He takes the most risks. He's just pure to me.

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