There were two movies that asked me to go to Australia or New Zealand for long periods of time. One was 'Lord of the Rings' and one was 'The Matrix.' But I was actively involved at that time raising my family, and I couldn't really take that time out.

I want people to discover my movies, and however they choose to receive it is their business.

I think what makes people fascinating is conflict, it's drama, it's the human condition. Nobody wants to watch perfection.

I've always had an interest in Louisiana, especially New Orleans.

First of all the criteria that I have that goes into any career decision is whether or not I have the life experience, emotional resources to play the part truthfully or the imagination. Second, would be the director.

Acting is always at the core of my life, but I'm also excited about producing. I'm excited about directing, and I have a life in the filmmaking world, and so I want to explore all aspects of it, not just the acting, but acting is the root.

I do like to move and get physical in my movies.