The lack of women directors is a sad fact of life. Kathryn Bigelows thrilling Best Director win may help turn things around.

The only way I can access all my strength is to relax. ... The paradox is that you must learn to be relaxed while using all your power.

The first thing you notice about women in Hollywood, besides their low percentage of body fat, is how few are married. And the number of great-looking, successful single women without a social life is staggering. ... The most glaring misconception about Hollywood is that it is the romance capital of the world.

My goal has been to learn how to get movies made without losing sight of the reasons I began. I have had to learn to recognize the insidious nature of the beast without becoming one.

Breakthroughs, in art, in culture, in personality, come when tackling the unexpected.

No single movie or event makes or breaks your career. Everything can be undone, including success.

The lack of women directors is a sad fact of life. Kathryn Bigelows thrilling Best Director win may help turn things around.