Deirdre Maddon has an extraordinary, almost celestial way of telling a story. There are so many great writers now - although I also want to go back and read all of Dickens again.

That's one thing I find about having children - it does unlock a door that separates you from other women who've had children.

I have a great drive to make things and sometimes I forget to slow down a little.

We all have to embrace the idea not to be worried about there being other women in the room. Gay men work with such solidarity.

It is really hard when the actor you pictured can't do the film.

Nobody is so weird others can't identify with them.

I never had any desire to become a well-known actress.