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.

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.

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.

I think women directors have to be really tenacious.

I am thankful to God everyday for the Gift of Life because even if I were the richest in the world, I still wouldn't afford to buy Life.

Be careful when you cast out your demons that you don’t throw away the best of yourself.

Who is your opponent tonight, tonight I am playing against the Black pieces

It is easier to discover a deficiency in individuals, in states, and in Providence, than to see their real import and value.

People have been looking for love potions since hunter-gatherer societies.

History will surely judge us harshly if we do not respond with all the energy and resources that we can bring to bear in the fight against HIV/AIDS

Only white men have the luxury of ignoring race.

I'm not really a girly girl.

I think the best beauty trick is to take good care of your skin. Wash your face at night, wear sunscreen, and hydrate.

There are only two types of cinema - good or bad.