I would rather be hired solely for my talent, not just to fill a quota.

If you push too much for somebody that everyone knows is your friend, and that you've worked with before, it can backfire.

I joke around sometimes and say that the DP [director of photography] is like a shrink for the director, but there's some truth in there.

I would rather be hired solely for my talent, not just to fill a quota.

My advice for other female directors: don't think of your gender as a handicap. Don't think about it at all. Just tell the best story you can, and don't stop until you do.

It's really the best time to be a woman. And instead it can be an advantage. Think about what you can bring to the table that what you have to offer that makes you unique.

I want people to think about what and who they have in their lives and then run home to hug them and tell them how much they love them.