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.

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.

Definitely the biggest misconception is that it is overly burdensome to be a woman and pursue this line of work. But being a woman gives me a unique perspective and style, which is probably why I get the work that I do.

You can't expect everything to happen all at once when it's been such a male-dominated world for so long.

Don’t get hung up on the female thing. The art is not about that.

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.