I've been lucky-my looks haven't put me into one category. I don't look like a blue blood. I don't look like a criminal. I don't look like anything.

I grew up in New York, and I have that in me, that be-honest-at-all-costs, don't b.s. me attitude. I say, If you've got something to say about me, say it to my face. And then we'll either talk about it or fight about it.

I'm fairly competant as a director and actor, but I am Mr. Neurotic as a writer. I just don't have enough confidence in my abilities to take criticism well. I take it personally. Start with 'It's a masterpiece,' and then tell me what you think could be changed.

My father described me as the oldest baby he'd ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective.

Any journey in life, if not done for human reasons of understanding and love, would be a very empty and lonely one.

I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.

Americans accept that gangsters are running the government.