The end of the play is kind of the beginning.

From an acting perspective, I would say that you should always try to make your own stuff. Always be ambitious about your own projects and always know better than anyone else what you're good at.

I worked on three independent movies in close succession and I really learned from those directors how to stay on budget, make your days, get it done, keep everyone happy, which is a huge thing in a movie, and to steer the ship.

A good role comes along, and a good role is a good role.

Collaboration is when magic is made with more than one person. It's when more than one person finds common ground on the same page. That's collaboration.

I would have to say the most challenging thing about directing is the sheer stamina because... as a director, you're always doing something. Someone always needs to talk to you. There are always decisions to be made and every day for as long as the movie goes on. So it's a marathon... You don't have to look nice, but it's all day every day.

I never try to avoid 'Ugly Betty' fans, as I love them.