I bet you could look at every single thing I've ever done and reduce it to that parenting schematic.

I grew up in a Christian home. The strictness comes with religion in general. Whether you grew up Jewish or Orthodox Jewish or Muslim, there are certain rules and regulations. But my parents instilled in me the importance of defining God for yourself.

I chase after inspiring stories.

The depth of exploration of the male psyche and the female psyche is uneven. I see further, deeper renderings of what it means to be a man.

I love to be surprised.

Am I ambitious? I used to be afraid of that word but now I think ambition is a good thing.

I am drawn to intimate, often uncomfortable portraits of a woman persevering and awakening.