As a kid, I used to be equal parts drawn to and horrified of the circus. They would have these beautiful canvas posters for Lobster Boy, bearded women, and this and that.

In writing for movies, you obviously want to resolve things and have a sense of completion at the end - in an ideal way.

As a kid, I used to be equal parts drawn to and horrified of the circus. They would have these beautiful canvas posters for Lobster Boy, bearded women, and this and that.

I love writing for and about women. In my whole career I have.