I think women directors have to be really tenacious.

It's so hard to actually get the money to make your movie. When you actually have the chance to do it, you have to be absolutely ruthless in order to make the best movie you can make.

My advice to women directors is just to make the best work possible.

I gravitate towards dark comedy, because I'm a huge fan of dark comedy. I always think the most painful thing that you can laugh at is the best.

Whenever you're making a dark comedy, you're always looking for the yin and yang in an actor.

I'm probably one of the most co-dependent people around. That's why I made a movie about it, and I live it every day.

You dance inside my chest, where no one sees you, but sometimes I do, and thatsight becomes this art.

Acknowledge and voice the positives LOUDER than the negatives.

Once you've married, be strict but just with your wife, don't allow her to forget herself, and when a misunderstanding arises, say: "Don't forget that I made you happy.

Stop stewing and start doing!

For the first time in my life, I put my body and reputation on the line to stand up for my beliefs and do the right thing. I hope I've encouraged other people to do the same.

We have become so accustomed to hearing everyone claim that his product is the best in the world, or the cheapest, that we take all such statements with a grain of salt.

Build your life around 5 key priorities: The Big 5. Any more and you'll suffer from Broken Focus Syndrome.

It's strange - some directors are really talented but they can be so precious when it comes to letting you be a part of it.

A photograph must come from imagination and not be a reflection of what is.

John McEnroe's so good. Against him, all you can do is shake hands and take a shower.