On the superficiality of the industry: We are setting an example of what we think is beautiful and you really want to put that much make up on me?

I'm somebody who works within Cambodia, with Cambodians. I work alongside the artists and society to work from within, so that is the focus, and from that I hope everybody who believes in democracy, in certain freedoms, will get louder, will grow their voices.

Cause a little trouble. It’s good for you.

What's risky is living your life and never trying for anything and never doing something brave and never getting yourself scared.

There's something about death that is comforting. The thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate your life now.

There's people constantly asking you for something on set, so the multi-tasking of motherhood transfers very well to being a director. And I think you're compassionate.

If you become aware of a public self, you're in danger of becoming a very artificial person.