I love to find new people. It's not for the sake of their being new; it's because if you find someone who perfectly fits a part, that's such a great thing.

My mother worked for a woman, Maria Ley-Piscator, who with her husband founded the Dramatic Workshop, which was connected to the New School. My mother did proofreading and typing and stuff or her, and as part of her payment, I was able to take acting classes there on Saturdays when I was 10.

The talent is in the choices.

I don't like to watch my own movies - I fall asleep in my own movies.

You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.

When I think of a good restaurant, it's where the food has been consistent; there's always a consistency.

I always wanted to direct. Directing is a lot more of a commitment though, a lot more time. I like directors who do very few takes, they know what they want.