For me it's all about creating a goal and fulfilling it.

I always thought I would be a marine biologist because I love the sea - but considering the fact that I've always loved acting and the theater, I don't think I ever gave anything else much of a chance.

I think the joy of wanting to direct is having that nervous anxiety knowing your film is about to be shown and you're sitting right there with everyone.

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

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

I hope that my work makes a difference because I think that's why I do it.

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.