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I remember calling directors numerous times and saying, 'Oh, you should cast so-and-so instead of me. They're much better for the role.'

I think one of the biggest jobs of being a director is getting the casting right.

Obviously I'd love to work with any of these great directors because every time I've worked with them I've gained a tremendous amount as an actor. Each director has his own way of pushing you towards improving yourself.

That's the fun part about being a director. You get to say, 'Oh, now that I'm in charge, I can try and cast whoever I want.' They can always say no, but that's okay.

I started as a director and just fell upon acting.

Long before I ever started acting, believe it or not, I always knew I wanted to be a director.

But I always see myself as the filmmaker. I wonder if everybody else sees me more as an actor.

I think of myself as a meat-and-potatoes kind of director.

Directing, editing, and everything about filmmaking has definitely changed me as an actor.

I like to just work with great directors.