Directing is creating a whole. You're able to combine different elements and create a film that is unique and true to your vision.

There is no question that [Dan] Quayle is an uneducated idiot. But someone, somewhere cleverly realized that the best diversion from Bush is to put on a clown show.

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

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.

I'm the kind of person who does not remember bad things.

I love iconoclasts. I love individuals. I love people that are true to themselves, whatever the cost.

I've used drugs that I do consider to be dangerous, drugs that are potentially detrimental to kids and society at large.