The lack of women directors is a sad fact of life. Kathryn Bigelows thrilling Best Director win may help turn things around.
Lynda ObstThe 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.
Lynda ObstMy sense of Los Angeles was very New York provincial, as in 'all those people are crazy out there' (which they are), and stupid (which they're not), and immoral (it's more interesting than that).
Lynda ObstWhen I was starting out, the first women studio heads and writers were just getting into their perches - development execs learning their chops.
Lynda ObstThe 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.
Lynda Obst