I would love to see more women directors because they represent half of the population and gave birth to the whole world. Without them the rest [of the world] are not getting to know the whole story.

In some ways Holy Smoke is about people's journey to the heart.

I think if it's interesting, it's interesting, and if it's not, it's not working.

And, I mean, I think poetry does need to be met to some extent, especially, I guess, 19th century poetry, and for me, it's just been so worth the effort. It's like I'm planting a garden in my head.

As for how criticism of Keats' poetry relates to criticism of my own work, I'll leave that for others to decide.

I had a daughter who was 9 years old and I had the feeling I wasn't going to be a real parent if I didn't quit making movies for a while and spend time with her. I also felt that I'd made enough movies and said what I had to say at the time.

I think this is interesting, us human creatures are capable of love, and it's a very powerful emotion. It also can go awfully wrong.