I have literally no idea what it's like to shoot a 2D movie. I'd only shot things that were 7 minutes long with a video camera in my apartment with friends.

I've wanted to make movies for so long. I learned most of what I know from director commentaries and behind the scenes featurettes and criterions.

I assume that people get in trouble when they do a bait and switch, when they say something to get the job and then they just don't do that thing.

Having to act like an adult because I was directing a big movie but also feeling like a child because we had reindeer and big cameras and they had fake snow. I just wanted to go play in the snow.

...nothing is permanent. Everything and everyone you know can change at any moment. That's how I see things now - except for you. You're the one constant in my life.

It means a lot to be compared to Eric Roberson. He's a hero of mine.

Sometimes, if you aren't sure about something, you just have to jump off the bridge and grow your wings on the way down.

In a sense, 'American Pie' was a very despairing song but it can also be seen as very hopeful.

Walking is the exact balance between spirit and humility.

What would it have meant to be happy? What would it have meant if things had been bright, clear, good between us?

You're the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it.

Nothing in the world can one imagine beforehand,not the least thing,everything is made up of so many unique particulars that cannot be forseen.

I mean, I tend to do my own thing, and that usually crosses purposes with everyone around me.

The point we emphasize is strong confidence in our original nature.