I can't say that I ever abided nerd stereotypes: I was never alone or felt outcast.

This sounds like a brag, but I know how to make good fried rice. I learned in college. There are two secrets - take the rice after you cook it and let it get cold in the fridge. Then cook the egg like you're making a fried egg and just before it's done, dump the rice and veg on it and swirl it around.

You have to be ruthless with yourself, in terms of being honest about what is working and what is not.

You just do as many shows as you can to hone what it is you're working on.

I love the beginning of Magnolia, the thing about the dealer. That scene is genius. Brilliantly acted.

With acting, you see some of the kids are literally just off the street, untrained, and they are great. And others are off the street, untrained, and kind of horrible.

Growing up there are always those kids who are only happy when they are making someone else upset. That is unfortunately just how some people are. And their parents were fine. Some people are just born with bad wiring.