I also know what looks good before the camera, how to move the camera, and how to get a story on the screen.

Because when you have millions of people with this kind of need for gratification, and the culture is saying that it's possible for everyone to satisfy all of their needs and desires all of the time, there are obviously going to be clashes - clashes of ego.

It's very clearly stated in the film: You make your own choices, and what you're always fighting is ego.

My creative partner is a writer, and he's got an executive producing credit on this film. We've made three films together and I would never underestimate the impact of a writer.

If people are worried about the size of their trailers, I kind of say their priorities are off.

I make films about working class people.

We all get paid very, very well, and we have responsibilities.