Nothing really mattered, and nothing could be lost.

Narrative and characters have always interested me. I never tried to alienate an audience. Of course, gradually, I wanted a bigger and bigger space to draw people in, so it's very organic [growth].

We don't really believe in mowing the lawn; we do it only to avoid unnecessary engagement with the neighbors.

My way into making movies - into making things is general - has been through performing.

... we had once called out hello into the cauldron of the world and then run away before anyone could respond.

Some people need a red carpet rolled out in front of them in order to walk forward into friendship. They can't see the tiny outstretched hands all around them, everywhere, like leaves on trees.

I was going to die and it was taking forever.