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

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.

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

I learn a lot from acting, but it's not my natural way. I can't help but write; I do it all the time. It's a condition of being for me.

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.

What is more important is finding the soul of the character, and making sure it fits well into this story. And that it be dramatic and interesting and captivating, because these people weren't entertainers, you know.