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The acting is something that will always be a part of my life, but the writing gives me a lot more creative freedom. You're a pawn in somebody else's chess game, whereas as a writer and as a director, you get to call the shots. And that's very thrilling.

I think acting really helps as a director. It's just no question, because you totally understand the acting process.

I'm one of the actors who really enjoys working with kids and animals, which is always a no go. There's something beautiful about it because you tend to forget yourself as an actor.

It's different being a director. I suppose, especially if it's a story you've written and you feel compelled to tell, in some ways it's a lot easier than acting because you're orchestrating the piece. As an actor, sometimes you're trying to second-guess what people want.

Acting is just something I always knew I wanted to do - acting and writing.

There's a lot of creative freedom. Acting is a whole boatload of fun, but I prefer to do it on my own terms.

I think I'm drawn to films more as a director with a directorial mind even as an actor. I make movies to make the films, not to act.

It's not just about acting. I love film, I'm a director now, I love writing, I love producing, I love having a company that makes films and to be prolific and have a place to put all the ideas that are constantly bubbling up inside of me and that don't let me sleep at night.