At this age - I'm 44 - I think life's too short. I want it to mean something to me, if I'm going to spend that much time doing it.

If I'm going to do something, I really put everything into it and I want it to mean something to me.

I try to educate myself as much as possible, as I do with the director and the designers and everyone I used to work with. It just helps, I think, with the frame of reference for who you're working with.

I love helping someone else tell their story, but I like being the storyteller sometimes.

I think I'm a very very nice director. Very supportive, very nurturing. I definitely try to challenge my actors but I think I'm very supportive.

And the thing is, every time you start a new show or do a new series, you're committing to another six years.

I find America falling in love with a TV show flattering and interesting, but at the same time a little sad.