Well, for the first day of filming on an 84-page script, we didn't quite get as much done as I would have hoped to, but what we did get done was just flat out amazing. I have never had a better cast, crew and group of people to work with than I did yesterday. I am notorious for getting angry and blowing up on the sets of my films (except for Holidays Like These when I behaved myself) but yesterday I never even had to raise my voice. Dustin, who I usually direct my anger towards, said he was amazed at how calm and laid back I was yesterday. I told him that was because I didn't have any retarted people on set driving me crazy.

First of all ... I have NEVER, and I mean NEVER worked with an actress as amazing and talented as Regina. She is an absolute joy to work with. Her performance was brilliant and she was totally open to everything I told her and hit every damn mark every damn time. I was overflowing with joy watching her performance. The best part was that she and Dustin seemed to have really good chemistry onscreen and that is something that is very important.

I also got to see Dustin spread his wings as an actor. He has been in every project I have done but this one is by far the most demanding of him. He was looking forward to the opportunity to spread his wings as an actor and by God he did it yesterday. I was really happy with the performance he gave yesterday. I don't know if he realizes it or has even seen him before, but there was the slightest hint of Woody Allen in his performance ... and it really worked. If the rest of the film turns out as good as it did yesterday then we will really have something on our hands here.

Oh, and Jennifer and I had our cameo's yesterday. Jennifer was originally supposed to play Andi - the part that Regina is now playing - but had to drop out because of scheduling conflicts. I was glad to at least have her in the movie if only for a moment and I think our little cameo together is really funny. You'll have to wait to see the movie to see it because I'm leaving it a surprise.

Okay... we are filming again tonight and every day this week. Tonight is the first time Patrick will be on set and the first time we film any scenes between Rodney and Allen - my two main characters. I hope it goes well. Cross your fingers for me.