It sounds cliche, but success is your friends, your family, what you do, and if you're happy when you wake up.
'Boardwalk' begins literally on the first day of Prohibition, which I think was a wonderful way to start - to have the story kind of come out of this massive historical phenomenon. And the more I researched the '20s, the more I discovered just how interesting it was.
I'm doing a record that has a story that runs through all of the songs, and then there is also a film that goes along with it.
'Boardwalk' has kind of exposed me to a different demographic. And it upped my skills in terms of the speed with which I can prep a scene, and I'm excited to apply that.
There are directors who, their direction is high, but then when you challenge it, it crumbles. They can't back up what they're asking.
'Dawson's Creek' was my introduction to the industry. It put some money in my pocket and it put me in the position I wanted to be in, where I could audition for projects that I wanted to be a part of. I didn't find it creatively fulfilling in any way though.
Personally, I'm very classic. If I'm going to wear a suit, it's going to be classic, black, and fit very well. There's nothing like it.
I don't have a lot of time to surf the net and see what everyone's wearing.
I don't get to see a lot of films, so I want to watch films I learn from.
I'm not prejudiced about what type of movies I'm in, what form they take or whether they're studio or independent. I just want to make films that are going to be good.
There's something very, very powerful about having a life mate that you are attracted to but then can also have a beer with.
To be honest, I make very controversial films. The films that I've made have been very, very bold choices.
Every movie that I've picked, from my first film on, has been considered by everyone to be 'career suicide.' And I have an amazing life. I have an amazing career. I work with artists. But I'm not making 'Spider-Man.'
If I cared what people think about my career, I would have not done - just look at my work. Don't look at me; look at what I've done.
I have fun making films. I love making films. It's the only thing I know how to do. And I do it well.
If you saw me trying to do laundry or something, well, I'm not really equipped to do anything else.
When I make movies, I have a lot of respect for my audience. I think my audience is smart. If there's a way to be entertained and get things out - real things, not stupid moral crap - that's the best.
You always have nerves. And it's important to respect your nerves and your doubts. And then you have to ultimately overcome them.
Writers, directors often can get too precious with their words.
Brooklyn is definitely the only place to live in the New York area. I love Brooklyn. Go Brooklyn!
