I'd read Up in the Old Hotel, and I wanted to do something with Mitchell's stuff for a long time.

I've always considered myself an actor first and foremost.

I'm not saying they won't be bigger projects someday.

As a director you have to be careful you don't over-design the film. You have to be careful that the period aspect does not take over.

I wanted to be an actor when I was a kid.

I'm actually one who will encourage directors to cut my lines.

A dream that you don't fight for can haunt you for the rest of your life.