Pick up a camera. Shoot something. No matter how small, no matter how cheesy, no matter whether your friends and your sister star in it. Put your name on it as director. Now you're a director. Everything after that you're just negotiating your budget and your fee.
Be fond of the man who jests at his scars, if you like; but never believe he is being on the level with you.
You feel different every day of your life. You just have to create your own space to survive, personally and professionally.

