Everybody knows that I'm not a snob when it comes to pop culture, obviously. I love reality shows.

I grew up in the Midwest; you don't know any screenwriters. It didn't seem like a realistic career possibility.

I've never even seen a great set fight or a great set meltdown. I seem to always be on these incredibly relaxed sets.

Bren MacGuff: Well, honey, doctors are sadists who like to play God and watch lesser people scream.

There's this double standard that exists and it really frustrates me. If a woman chooses to work, people say, "Oh it's so sad that you're not at home with your children." But no one ever says that to a man because it's assumed that the man is going to be the provider.

I always wanted to strip. I'm sort of one of those people who would walk past a strip club and while everybody else might give it a passing glance or cracks a joke, I'd be like pressing my face up against the window trying to see in. I was very curious always.

When I do encounter young women or aspiring filmmakers who tell me that I've inspired them or that my work means something to them, that's amazing. That's really exciting!