It's thematic in my career, if you look at most of my choices. It is some level of exploration of maternal angst and maternal heroism.

I do love directing. I'm only comfortable working in the independent film arena for a very small budget where I have creative control and I can put my stamp on it.

The biggest research of all when I do a character is self-examination. You look at yourself and you ask, 'How am I similar to this person and how am I different?'

Patrick sort of had a very pragmatic, practical, Ed-like approach and went down to see.

Whether we call it religion or faith, we all battle for a balanced integrated soul.

I rely on my directors, a lot. I love being directed.

I just can't feel lukewarm about a character. I either despise her, admire her, or don't understand her and want to understand her.