There are movies where we are interested in seeing people's lives without agreeing with what they're doing.

We live in a violent world, but since the success of films like Pulp Fiction, it seems every movie has some violence in it, and it's now being used as a form of comedy: audiences are now being encouraged to laugh when people get their heads blown off. I just don't like hearing people laugh at violence.

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.

Small loans can transform lives, especially the lives of women and children. The poor can become empowered instead of disenfranchised. Homes can be built, jobs can be created, businesses can be launched, and individuals can feel a sense of worth again.

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

I've stood up to producers before, and even a director. I saw them being abusive. A lot of people on the set are scared to say stuff when they're not being treated right.

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