We're playing these characters dead earnest.

Those who are in earnest do not die, those who are thoughtless are as if dead already.

The way he's playing now, he should be a dead lock.

I grew up in Texas, but that was 20 years ago. Last year, in Fort Worth, they had hail the size of softballs. We're seeing more and more powerful storms, of all types, almost on a biblical level.

What's been nice is that I've been able to direct from a very idealistic place. I've never had to make my living as a director, which gave me a chance to choose material I feel passionate about. The directing allows me to not have to grab any acting role that comes along. I can pick and choose a little bit.

It's always good to have no expectations when you see a film. Then you can be pleasantly disappointed or surprised.