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In America, we're kind of lazy. But in New York, it's one of those places where you see the majority of people hustling. If you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.

America is our biggest market, and I really do believe if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere.

Because, you know, you're in Utah. And because of its political conservatism, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.

I wanted to make it in New York. I thought if I went out to the Midwest, I'd be burying myself. But I was wrong.

To do it nationally or internationally, you have to follow a few more rules.

You don't make it anywhere without someone helping you out.

Some people have a taboo about doing advertising in the States. You know, where they kind of make their bread and butter. But to me, that's crazy.

No matter where I am working, I cannot make a film without 100% creative control and final cut. If there is such a guarantee, I can work anywhere.

People say they'll pay more for something made in the U.S., but they won't actually do it.

Some people will say, and have said, that I'm trying to run from country, but I'm never going to make anything other than a country record.