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.

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

I like Spike Lee a lot. He's incredibly gifted and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a filmmaker.

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

New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation.

I was a sports fan, but I also went to peace marches.