“You know, you grow up with the image of John Travolta being super cool - 'Saturday Night Fever, ' Brian De Palma, handsome young god... he, in reality, is a very silly man. And I mean that in a good way. He'll walk around the set talking in little weird voices, making people laugh.”
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My first film as an actor was 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High, ' a glorious experience that spoiled me for future films.
I think violence, cynicism, brutality and fashion are the staples of our diet. I think in the grand history of story-telling, going back to people sitting around fires, the dark side of human nature has always been very important. Movies are part of that tradition.
Directing has only increased my admiration and respect for what it is that actors do.
I have a love/hate relationship with just about all technology in my life. My first typewriter in particular. I had a helluva time putting new ribbon on it.
