As a director, I have the greatest job in the world, but if I don't push the boundaries, then what's the point of having it?

I was always the guy who jumped off the roof of the garage, who could climb up the facade of a building.

I was in New York City for September 11th, and I was there for the 2003 blackout. I think in hindsight, you get a real perspective as to how unique those moments of crisis are in a place like New York City.

So many car commercials are shot in the Salt Flats, and so much great imagery comes out of that place, but I've never been there, and I'm curious.

Political dictatorships take possession not just of money and belongings but of narrative.

I found it very helpful not to do the venture round. Instead, I started with very little money, a few thousand dollars, and I did every job myself. I was the first photographer. I was the first customer service rep. I was the first online marketing person.

I haven't modelled since I was 12 - that was a one-time thing, and I did it as a kid to make a little money to save up for university. Acting is my first love as well as writing and eventually producing and directing.

No man wants to accept they could be getting used for money. But it's OK for them to let us know that they use us?