Female sexuality is presented in our culture as a male fantasy, which doesn't include the reality of the abuse, the pleasure, the pain, the power, the complexity of women's sexuality.

Only six percent of films are made by women. And so in that that paradigm, a woman making a film at all is a political statement. A woman speaking her truth creates a feminist film.

The history of silencing women is violent. And we feel that in our DNA. On a cellular level we know what it costs to speak our truth.

I think when I work with actors it's all about a process of learning to be private in public, instead of performing in public. Which is what women do: we perform, especially our sexuality.

It's terrifying to have a voice right now. It's so terrifying, and it's so essential.

Living is a process of developing oneself. Without experiencing pain from disconcerting periods of our lives, we would be different person, perhaps a lesser person.

The stupidest man I ever met had a favourite saying.It was:'What do you think I am, stupid, or something?

If compliments were food, I'd have starved to death 28 years ago.

... the reason is that a military defeat of Britain will bring about the disintegration of the British Empire. This would not be of any benefit to Germany.

At work, you think of the children you have left at home. At home, you think of the work you've left unfinished. Such a struggle is unleashed within yourself. Your heart is rent.

People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.

I dont wish for anything. Wishing for a million dollars feels greedy. I just wish for the best for me.

Don't accept that you can't make a difference. Because if you can't make a difference, you won't make a difference, and if you put a multiplier on that we will continue on an unsustainable pathway.

Don't try to be original; just try to be good.