My greatest hope was to get discovered as a comedian and get on a sitcom.

I always find that it's when a script is not detailed, then I have to do more work as an actor.

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.'

I never did improv professionally, but that was certainly in my training as an actor. I like it.

I think distribution has become a lot harder. With the whole explosion of digital video, there's just a lot more people making films. Distributors have a lot more choice. I do think there's an audience out there for small films. It's obvious to me what the studios do: they've co-opted independent film. They all have their independent arm. They can afford to crush the competition.

Communication is the key, and it's one thing I had to learn-to talk to the actors. I was so involved with the visual and technical aspects that I would forget about the actors.

I just like playing interesting, complex, complicated characters. I like films that also have an element of humor.