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

Being a working mother means that you are always disappointing somebody.

My family responsibilities don't conflict with my career. Not at all.

People are always telling me that change is good. But all that means is that something you didn't want to happen has happened.

A l lot of films I've done are essentially about women who are finding their voice, women who don't know themselves well.

I don't think I'll ever be a producer who's into taking the meetings and fighting the big fights with studios. I really don't like that part. I'm much more interested in the material.

And the insidious thing is that people will either see a movie because it did well last weekend or won't see it because it didn't do well.