Writing is a lonely job unless you're a drinker, in which case you always have a friend within reach.

Americans are probably more in line than ever before. We’re more moderate than we are liberal or conservative.

What does it take to get you to the point where you have to kill your brother? It’s biblical, it’s huge. It’s so personal.

All the crap that we’ve encumbered our lives with, it’s really meaningless.

You make a film and you don’t know who it’s going to appeal to.

I probably grow half my food. It’s a good way to keep perspective.

What I find interesting is that the people that follow your Twitters are called ‘followers.’ Talk about false idolatry, right?

I used to Google my name to see what came up – it hurt.

We’re all imperfect. And wouldn’t it be great if the message sent out by the mainstream media is that we’re fine being exactly who we are? Wouldn’t that be great for everyone?

Spiritually, we’re all on a path. I haven’t declared of defined myself because as soon as you declare yourself you’re identifying with a certain dogma.