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.

The best thing about modern living is anaesthesia.

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

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.

It would be really great if people would realize that stars are only people with the same weaknesses and flaws, not immaculate idols.

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

It's triumphant for someone to wake up to life. I feel a tremendous sense of liberation. You want to be able to use both your intuitive side and your go-get-'em side with no blame.