But on the other hand, I think as an actor, you tend to want to look at the darker parts of your psyche.

Actually I have to say when I'm acting, I try not to think about directing at all.

I’ve been looking at oil paintings from oriental artists lately, and the one artist who’s inspired me right now is a man named Hokusai and I’ve had his book by my bed looking at how he interprets landscapes – mountains and water and flowers and birds.

Because I've always been more afraid of writing than I have of doing anything visually such as directing or acting.

All the pictures in magazines and all of that is fun but in the end it's all about your soul and who you are and have you connected with the people.

When you think about going back to the States you start to become more aware of the violence there and how we pollute the Earth more than the New Zealanders.

Just believe in yourself and to find spirituality that’s going to carry you. Because all the rest is just fluff.