If you do the math, films featuring women are a good investment.
I don't think there's enough breadth to the stories told about African-Americans.
I love so many different genres. I love crime films - and unusual coming-of-age pieces.
There is so much talent out there and not quite as much opportunity.
I don't have to go into outer space to write about an astronaut.
I devoted myself to writing for years without representation or a promise of anything. And there were times when I felt quite down about my prospects.