Documentaries are unpredictable. You never know what will turn up, and the drama occurs in real time. But if you listen to people, a narrative always emerges.

I studied anthropology and art history, as I have always been captivated by living traditions.

I grew up in Siena and was surrounded by the Palio, and all my friends at school were obsessed with it. But since my parents are English, I was never quite part of it.

The Palio is shrouded in mystery and secrecy, and the players can't discuss their devious schemes.

Paradoxically, in the field being a woman actually helps you: people often feel more comfortable talking to women, which is key in documentaries.

How long have you been standing there?""Just long enough to see you give Daemon the middle finger.""He deserved it.

Words that comes out of your mouth describes you character and personalty

He brought his great hand to rest on an early edition of Bram Stoker's novel and smiled, but said nothing. Then he moved quietly away into another section.

I think e-mail petitions are an illusion. It gives people the illusion that they're participating in some meaningful political action.

Cracked pots allow the treasure to shine forth.

Those who rhapsodize about the ease and joy of childhood have perhaps forgotten what it's like to be 12 years old.

Washington's adventuristic policy, whipping up international tension to the utmost, is pushing mankind towards nuclear catastrophe.

Bill Clinton valued my opinion and always made sure that my views were heard, and people knew that he wanted me to talk.

It was really impossible to break through in Russia. We couldn't buy any balls. We really didn't have any courts, no rackets, nothing. And no people to practice with.

Nothing is stronger than the position of the dead among the living.