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

I've worked with a lot great directors who have huge resumes, but I'm really trying to be active in my career in supporting the new generation of cinema. I like taking some time to try to support and be a part of that.

I think it's very dangerous for an actor to take [shooting] too seriously because I think it could really damage you if you do that.

Different films have different places in people's lives. I don't get to see a lot of films, so I want to watch films I learn from.