I think I was going through a lot of change at 27, but I didn't know it was happening until it was over.

Anyone who's putting money into your movie would always rather you cast well-known people.

When I was a kid, I would fantasize about my own funeral.

I get a lot of responses to my movies. Some people say, 'Oh, I thought it was really funny - I hope that's okay!' And my answer always is 'Yes. It's totally okay.'

I do like having books on my shelves. I do value that life.

I thought at the time of my parents' divorce that I was upset by deeper, more profound things and I was just taking it out on the joint custody agreement. But that disruption was bad enough. That was a huge deal for a teenager.

I do think it's a very good way to describe what a great actor does. You're both acknowledging the authority of the director and the necessity of the actor to push back and find their own voice.