I think the press is doing a wonderful job of putting the pressure on the decision-makers in Hollywood to support more female directors.

I wonder how people decided that women were supposed to shave their legs and armpits

I'd say I got three or four offers for films that had female directors, so in my career I haven't had that opportunity before. That's exciting.

I couldn't be anorexic because I like food too much, and I couldn't be bulimic because I hate throwing up too much.

I don't love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful.

The best part about being friends with your parents is that no matter what you do, they have to keep loving you.

I read every biography [of Jackie Kennedy] I could get my hands on.