But out of limitations comes creativity.

Time management is a big part of the director's job.

As far as pacing the shoot is concerned, I know when I've got it. I don't think there's any reason to take ten takes unless you need them.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

You have to examine a scene on the page first. Then you get into the basics of acting: Who are you? Who are you talking to? How do you feel about that person?

I didn't need the insurance. I do it again if my DP tells me it didn't look good in the camera or if the actors didn't hit their marks. But if everything was working why do it again?

The radio for these women is like television is for us today, which is really like looking at the radio.