AlexanderBirchson

We all are looking forward to see "Inherent Vice". How would you describe working with Paul Thomas Anderson?

Hi, Alex! You have no idea how much of a fan of "The Beach" I am. I tried to savor it reading only a few chapters a day, but I ended up finishing it in a week anyway. It was a pity to say goodbye to Richard and Year Zero. And I love the adaptation too, but for the whole other reasons. Anyway, I've been a fan since I read the book 13 years ago. I'm really looking forward to see "Ex Machina".

I have a few questions if you don't mind:

1. Where did you grasp the inspiration for "The Beach"? I heard you'd traveled yourself a lot before writing it, is that true?

2. What did you think about the movie adaptation? Did you like how Leo DiCaprio and Danny Boyle handled the material? Even though they took a little bit different approach to it...

3. I was happy to know you were to direct a movie based on your own script, and having such a wonderful cast... Did you like the experience of directing? Are you working on something else to helm soon?

4. Name few modern directors whose films you particularly like?

5. What books you would advise to read to young writers?

Thanks a lot! Such an honor! Wish you luck and prosper!

P.S. Sorry for quite silly questions. I never thought I'd have such opportunity, so I asked what popped up in my head first.

Can I just point out that The Simpsons episode you're in, "When you dish upon a star", is one of my favorites!

How did you like working on that one? Was that as fun doing as it sounds?

if you were receiving an award and Kanye West would go up to the stage and be the Kanye West, what would you do?

Given the situation that TV now has a lot of potential for the great actors as yourself, are you considering to take a part in some TV series?