My dad was this sort of avant-garde guy who did all kinds of weird things. He was a true original and anybody who met him never forgot him.

I had the standard movie geek childhood, because for as long as I can remember, all I wanted to do was make movies.

I don't think the competition's so rough, within the majority of movies made in Hollywood.

I've never been a fan of whimsical or confusing storytelling.

I'm not really a Sundance baby, but they helped me so much I feel I have to acknowledge it.

I don't think it's a director's job to peek behind the curtain too much.

I write from my stomach.