Don’t Take My Toy Gun

In the Green Room with Director Thom Andersen

Filmmaker Thom Andersen is the writer and director of Los Angeles Plays Itself. Before participating in a panel on L.A.’s image on film, he took questions in the green room about travel, coffee, and his toy gun.

Q. If you could be any salad dressing, what would it be?

A. Blue cheese.

Q. Where did you go on your most recent trip?

A. Boulder, Colorado.

Q. What do you find difficult?

A. Everything.

Q. What was your favorite toy growing up?

A. My gun.

Q. What’s your favorite secret spot in L.A.?

A. My house.

Q. Who did you a favor last?

A. The people who invited me here today.

Q. Where do you buy books?

A. Amazon.

Q. What inspires you?

A. Everything.

Q. What impresses you?

A. The sky.

Q. How do you take your coffee?

A. With a lot of cream.

*Photo by Sarah Rivera