I'm one of those people who is actually inspired by a deadline. I might not sleep for many days on end, it may not be good for my health, but it definitely helps.
I had piano lessons when I was a kid, like most people. And hated them, like most people. And quit, like most people.
There is not much irony when people are being happy on screen.
Big Sur is at the end of the continent. It attracts really crazy people.
Most films I work on, the people making the film are constantly second-guessing the executives of the studio, the producer, and the audience. It is very hard to accomplish anything in that situation.