I needed to stay in the character.

When actors give their input, it can be very ego-driven, and directors are scared of that.

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.

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.

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.

I was really impressed with Naomi [Watts]. She was a producer, and she was doing things that I wasn't really aware of. The way she was able to switch from handling problems to shoot a really difficult scene, I think is a real testament to her true ability.

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