Eric stoltz

When you're in a movie, they treat you like you're four years old and give you whatever you want.

Before I start directing a show, I try to spend a few weeks hanging around the set, getting to know the crew and talking to the actors about how they like to work. Who is fussy? Who is left-handed?...

It seems I have a hard time being attracted to someone unless I respect what they do on some level. Otherwise, I would feel disdain for them. Which is not always pleasant in a relationship. Sometimes...

My first film as an actor was 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' a glorious experience that spoiled me for future films.

I'm interested in doing movies I wouldn't normally be interested in doing.

I've been pretty lucky - or slothful - in that I've never been a 'career builder.' I take the jobs that come along that feel right, and that's left me fairly open to all genres, really. But with...

I studied piano for many years, and I still play. I'm a complete amateur, and I wouldn't consider myself very good at all, but I enjoy it.

I've been directing more and more the last few years, I find it an enjoyable challenge.

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.

I can count on one hand the directors who actually directed me.