I think all religions can agree on certain definitions of God and concepts of God, like God being the god of love, the great 'I am' energy.

I was a Ukrainian folk dancer in my teens, and I toured the country in 1991, shortly before the break-up of the Soviet Union.

The experience of giving birth itself made me feel more womanly.

When I look at female characters, I want to recognize myself in them - my trials, my tribulations as a mother, as a wife, as a lover, as a daughter.

Whether youre making a million dollar film or a $100 million film there is never enough money, theres never enough time.

You ought to have a perspective when you're making a film.

Honesty is not synonymous with truth.