I'm a director and a writer, and I'm used to having my way. I'm not used to being a vessel for other people.
Desiree AkhavanI don't believe in being lazy, but I do think that this "big kid" thing may just be misinterpreting people who are taking advantage of all their opportunities and not tying themselves down to traditional gender roles or traditional life roles.
Desiree AkhavanIt's hard to see potential in a rough cut - especially with comedy, which is hit or miss. This is where my lack of experience hurt me - not in the execution of the final product, but with my expectations for it in the early stages of post.
Desiree Akhavan