I've had dentists who have wanted to help me out, but I say, 'You know, I won't work again if you fix my teeth.'

Trees Lounge is based on my own life. Both my parents like the movie. My father, of course, thinks it's a masterpiece.

I never did improv professionally, but that was certainly in my training as an actor. I like it. Actually, when I did theater, I used to have a partner, and that was the way we used to write a lot of our sketches, through improvisation. So it's something I feel comfortable with.

The director I had most involvement with was Alex Rockwell. He gave me a lot of responsibility as an actor.

I don't blame any director for wanting to do something more commercial. That's all part of the business. I certainly have done it, as an actor.

I was going to buy a van and move to LA so I could secretly pursue acting without any of my friends knowing.

It wasn't until my senior year in high school that I started acting.