What was the most difficult part about filming Patriot Act in Iraq?
JR: There was just so little downtime. We could only sleep, like, four hours a night when we weren’t interviewing soldiers. So, I would say that the hardest part was keeping my eyes open. However, it was very gratifying. AVC: Your documentary has also won some awards. So now that you are an award-winning director, do you have plans to make any other films? JR: I’m working on a couple right now. I don’t know where they will lead. Right now I’m working on a book, that’s my next project. AVC: What kind of book? JR: It’s called I Only Roast The Ones I Love: How To Bust Balls Without Burning Bridges. It’s a long story, but Howard Stern suggested that I write a book about how to bust balls. AVC: What are three tips for effective ball busting? JR: I always use “The Five ‘F’s.” One of them is “fast.” Whatever you say, you have to say it fast. Also throw in a “fuck” every now and then. Then there’s “friendly.” You want to start with a compliment, like “Yo Stevie, you’re a great guy but your bre
