I've never been on the cover of Empire. I'm very bitter. I've got an award but now I feel sad and cross.

During an election, it's like they're doing my job: they're going around banging the drum for their party and selling their movie. You know, it's the same thing.

Children are the most wonderful audiences. What's struck me most is that that they watch it so silently, until the end when they shriek and shout and clap.

We all need somewhere where we feel safe

Indeed - judicious, consistent parenting is a dream of mine. No judgements, learning space and listening carefully are my goals.

I have to write for everyone. What really fascinates me is how you make films or make stories that can genuinely be shared by different groups.

The trouble is it's very difficult to pin-point the most important thing because Aids affects everyone in different levels of society, differently and you have to respond to it differently.