than their career patterns. They don't suddenly decide that they're big-shot directors and, therefore, can only do big films. I would love to have the budget and canvas to do something bigger, but on the other hand I love doing music videos and documentaries. I'd never say "No" to more money, but for now I'm happy moving between different budgets and types of films. "For me, the most interesting careers are people [...] who tend to make the budget fit the movie rather than their career patterns. They don't suddenly decide that they're big-shot directors and, therefore, can only do big films." JR: Speaking of career trajectories, you've done a lot of documentary work. Did you find that, as some have, good preparation for films like ASHES and SEX & DRUGS & ROCK & ROLL? MW: Definitely, I found that each complements the other. I love going off and doing a documentary -- every time I finish on a drama I think I never want to see another film set in my life. I hate having to sit and wait an hour for a light to go up or an actor to cross town. I'd love to just grab the camera myself and go and film something real. But after a year making a documentary for no money, and not being able to get a mortgage as you haven't been paid in 12 months, I'd just love to have someone bring me a nice cup of tea and sit down