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It's fun to improvise, but I still think it's better to have a great script, you know, like a Charlie Kaufman script.

I feel like if you feel good about a script, and you feel confident about your ability to direct and just capture it right, it's all just, really, really in your favor there.

I became a script writer with absolutely no idea of how to write a script whatsoever. I still feel a bit of an outsider in that regard. If I can maintain that approach to screenwriting, it can continue to be enjoyable.

I can't imagine doing anything without being an improviser. I can't imagine trying to write or act or direct without what improvising offers you.

I'm used to doing independent film where the style is a lot more casual. With improvising, you obviously find so much out on the day - and in a way, I feel more comfortable doing that.

I feel confident writing on my feet with improv, but it's different when you're sitting down and writing it out.

I never did improv professionally, but that was certainly in my training as an actor. I like it.

I love doing scripted things. What little acting ability I have I am holding on with my hangnails.

No, improvising is wonderful. But, the thing is that you cannot improvise unless you know exactly what you're doing.

You will find hardly any improvising on camera anywhere in my films. It's very structured, but it's all worked out from elaborate improvisations over a long period, as you know.