We need more points of view from women and we need more support for female directors and writers in the industry.

I no longer think in terms of, Ooh, this is a great role and what is it going to do for - actually, I've never really thought about what something is going to do for my career.

I don't like the idea that fame could mean that people can no longer relate to me.

I am the first one in my family to go to college and I felt a great responsibility when I was at school, because my family was making so many sacrifices for me to be there. I was raised by a single mother, my grandmother got on the plane and helped me move to New York and moved me into the dorm. It was just a big moment, and, yes, it was my dream to be an actress, but also I didn't want to let them down.

I was excited that my films would finally see the light of day and people would see them. But I never imagined that such nice things would be said about a lot of my films.

Any man that dates me, the thing they're gonna have to live up is my dad - he's a real hero.

When I first moved to Los Angeles, I don't think anyone knew what to do with me.