There are directors who, their direction is high, but then when you challenge it, it crumbles. They can't back up what they're asking.

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

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.

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.

So many of us have our asses watching stupid reality shows, desensitizing our brains. Like, "Wow, isn't that dumb, but I'm so entertained right now! That's the stupidest thing I've seen in my life - give me more of it!" You know what I'm talking about. I turn on the television and I'm like, "This is so bad, but I cannot get my fucking eyes off of it." It's not good.

When people go at war they cheapen things.

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