I got to learn from the American audience. Hearing what it is they're not getting. These are audiences, 35 to 40, an older demographic that controls seven to 10 trillion dollars. And the producers and distributors have convinced themselves this group doesn't go to the movies.

I adapted an O. Henry short story called 'By Courier,' which got nominated for a Best Short Subject Oscar.

In 2000, I realized I had reached that certain age when the parts get scarcer. So I decided to try my hand at directing.

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