I want every version of a woman and a man to be possible. I want women and men to be able to be full-time parents or full-time working people or any combination of the two.

The good news is we have the technology and the tools to alleviate poverty on a global scale. All that is standing in our way is education and will.

And then there is Cate Blanchett. She is different all the time.

No one can live without friendship, because what would you do all day without friends?

I don't think I've ever been in love, I'm sure I will be some day. I've had enormous crushes, although I've never been into the Brad Pitt thing.

I tend to lean toward strong female stories. I want to make things that don't already exist out there.

Sometimes it's better to forgive and forget. And sometimes, on the other hand, it's better to leave the friendship.