The idea of being in a hugely successful movie that I don't like would be just as bad as being in a film that I love that no one sees. I wouldn't want the kind of success that felt cheap or that I didn't own.

There was a time - before I made movies - when I was more forgiving, but now that I've learned as much as I have, I want to do movies that I want to see, that have their own unique flavor.

To me, White Boy Shuffle is sort of like Catcher in the Rye, the story is so universal.

My first film goes into production in October. It's called White Boy Shuffle and it's based on a novel about a young black kid and it's sort of reminiscent of Catcher in the Rye.

The idea of doing something that you've seen a thousand times before doesn't appeal to me.

Music is my greatest love. If I could play an instrument I would be a musician.

I'm really interested in having a studio one day and being a filmmaker.