My passion is to tell stories that reflect humanity.

I consider myself conscious of how we're treated, and sometimes I can be a feminist.

Out of necessity comes genius.

I came from poverty and was part of those circumstances.

My family was very, very receptive to all; all races, religions.

I grew up in a family where we weren't allowed to talk about beauty or to put any emphasis on physical appearance.

I tell actresses, "If you're too tall, if you're too fat, you're not going to work. I don't care how talented you are." It's a business, and sex sells.