I like having associations with locations beyond their meaning for the specific movie.

I used a video camera, and shot on film cameras at school and stuff, but I had a lot more training as a writer. I kind of live like a writer. I get up and I write. I've done that my whole life.

I guess I probably took New York for granted. Growing up, playing in the street, going down to the Avenue to the record store and to the grocery store and stuff like that.

I wouldn't say 'Frances Ha' is autobiographical, but it's definitely very personal.

Being articulate, my parents could make anything sound reasonable.

When I start a movie, there will be certain films that I watch again just because the vibe seems right.

I'm good with a grill. I like to make cheeseburgers - I once read in a David Goodis crime novel that you're only supposed to flip a burger once.