In this case they're doctors. But having passion for your work and to take risks in order to better human kind. That's a pretty big theme. It's pretty inspiring.

I think I am a writer, but professionally I feel drawn to and suited for directing.

I feel very privileged that I get to spend my life telling stories that mean something to people.

Are you a polititcian or does lyin' just run in your family?

The fact that he didn't get credit for a while is more the story of social injustice. But his own spirit wasn't driven by that, and wasn't dependent upon that. He just wished he had the cash to go to medical school.

As a director, I get to have a much broader creative expression than as an actress.

I love film sets, but I don't necessarily love being the center of attention.