Producing is easier, I can just be at the set overseeing the story.

I am just another fireman because the story focuses on Joaquin Phoenix's character, but I play Joaquin's close friend and I get burned up a little bit, but I don't die.

Nah, I'm not a prima donna, but I just don't like being cold and wet.

I'm happiest when I can just be a director and watch.

I think that Mos Def is the best actor, but when you talk about rappers in films, I don't really think the quality of the acting is most important because most rappers are put in movies because of the personality and people want to see that.

I enjoy directing more when I don't have to direct myself. I like when I can just be the director.