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.

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.

I don't really even know what Twitter is. I know that might sound wierd to some people. I don't use social media. I make music, so I use social media... it's more helpful for me when I'm making music than as an actor.

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

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

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

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