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

I have personal beliefs and they are sometimes reflected in the movies I make, but I also reflect other points of view.

There are dumb actors. But there are dumb politicians and dumb bakers.

I don't know if I ever really bought into the eternal damnation bit.

Most good actors have a huge intelligence about the human condition and a real open heart to different kinds of people and behavior.

There's nothing more boring than unintelligent actors, because all they have to talk about is themselves and acting. There have to be other things.

I don't view myself as a political leftie. I view myself as a storyteller who is fair to both sides.