I am convinced, completely convinced, that there was nothing random about [the adoption], she is the daughter I should have.

I love what you might call brutal elegance. Where form and function are really obvious. There is nothing easily broken in this house.

I am convinced, completely convinced, that there was nothing random about [the adoption], she is the daughter I should have.

Even in the first world, expectations are not as high for women as they are for men. We get that message subtly, but in the third world, it isn't subtle. Girls are isolated and encouraged not to talk to one another.

All of [motherhood] surprised me. It surprised me from the very first second I saw Jack. I'd believed that my pregnancy was a condition. It never computed. And there he was. Everyone made fun of me because I stared at him for months and months, not being able to believe he was real.

Once women find a way to form community, everyone reaps the rewards.

Clearly romantic comedy is my franchise genre, I don't mind saying that, it's true. I love doing them and hopefully always will do them.