I love movies, I love being a part of them, and this is the one occupation I love living and playing in and stressing myself out over.

Both of my marriages have taught me the same lesson twice over really harsh: listen to your instincts. Don't be a people pleaser.

You can never, never have too many books

Happiness is a choice. You have to choose it - and you have to fight for it.

I think I’m moody because I’m a woman. I can ask any man in this room, like women are just inherently like, moody or hormonal people. I don’t know how men deal with it. I praise them.

Families in real life don't tend to resolve things neatly.

The stories that I want to tell, especially as a director, don't necessarily have a perfect ending because, the older you get, the more you appreciate a good day versus a happy ending. You understand that life continues on the next day; the reality of things is what happens tomorrow.