When Actors Give Their Input, It Can

I Want My Audience To Say, "wow, This Is A Film I'm Benefiting From. I'm Benefiting From What This Filmmaker Is Trying To Say." I'd Always Rather Learn And Be Entertained Than Be Entertained And Feel Myself Getting Dumber By The Moment.

I Think Van Sant Is The Most Important American Director We Have. He Takes The Most Risks. He's Just Pure To Me.

Acting Is Really Scary, But It's Also Challenging, Fun, Hard Work. There's Always An Element Of Improvisation With Every Actor, Even When Something Is Really Scripted.

When Actors Give Their Input, It Can Be Very Ego-driven, And Directors Are Scared Of That.

I Think It's Very Dangerous For An Actor To Take [shooting] Too Seriously Because I Think It Could Really Damage You If You Do That.