Tim Van Patten

When you start out, you're hungry to take any job. I didn't go to film school - I went from high school to a show about high school and on to directing.

I lost my mom to cancer when I was a kid.

You know people love a show when they keep coming back.

I'm still nervous before I start any episode. I never feel completely secure, and I love that.

Life means a lot to me.

I feel it's God's work to convey a message.

As you move along, it's about choices. Once you've gathered enough credits, you have to be more specific. You have to know what level of show you want to work on and be willing to turn down a lot of work to have the career you want.