Women are socialized to be nice, to be docile. I call it 'shrink to fit': Shrink yourself to fit what others expect of you.

[On Lisa Kudrow:] She's like the best kind of jazz there is. You don't know what note she's going to hit and it's always a surprise.

What brings people down is the same thing over and over.

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

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

I heard that chivalry was dead, but I think it's just got a bad flue.

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