New Orleans Is Like The Bad-kid Island

Besides The Fact That I Make Movies, There's Nothing Interesting About My Life At All, Unfortunately.

Albert Brooks Is Definitely One Of My Biggest Influences, For Sure.

When Someone Who Is Known As A Comedic Actor Goes To Drama, It Often Doesn't Work Out, Because They Really Just Chose Wrong, I Think - Or Maybe They're Just Not Good Actors. For Me It's Important Making That Transition Seamless, And Not A Huge Shock And Jumping Into Cold Water. It Doesn't Feel Like I'm Trying To Shock You Or Anything. I'm Just Saying, "i'm A Different Actor Than You Thought I Was. Don't Put Me In A Box. I'm Not Just Some Kid Running Around Screaming Curse Words." I Have Other Tastes Besides Comedy. I Love Comedy, But I Love Dramatic Movies Just As Much.

When You Go Out To Make Something, You Want It To Be Great. You Need To Put A Bubble Around That, So No One Can Get Into The Force Field And Change What You're Setting Out To Make. That's All Us Being Producers Is Doing, Is Allowing Our Power To Protect The Integrity Of What You're Doing.

As An Actor, You Tell Part Of A Story. As A Writer, You Get More Of Telling That Story. But As A Director, They're Seeing The World Through Your Eyes.