Great directors turn in mediocre work and first-time directors turn in exceptional work. No matter how good a person can talk about what he wants, you never know.

I'm a really huge fan of the old romantic comedies from the '30s and '40s... Huge fan. I love all that stuff.

Establishing what the vision is and being able to stick to it is the job, and everyone should be on the same page, going in. With that said, first-time director or not, you never know what you're going to get.

I spent a lot of years just learning my craft and falling down in front of the camera.

I do know that people tend to do their best work when they're challenged and stimulated by their peers.

My dad was an entrepreneurial businessman, and maybe I got some of his ability.

I can't stand to see myself act. It just makes me cringe.