Conversion is not putting a man in an armchair and taking him easily to heaven. It is the beginning of a mighty conflict, in which it costs much to win the victory.
First publication is a pure, carnal leap into that dark which one dreams is life.
Balance is compromise. Of the muscles.
'Ms. ' is a syllable which sounds like a bumble bee is breaking wind.
But the trek that starts with the feet always rises in time to the head. There had never been any of mankind's that didn't.
What I have written-and how I came to write it-is most powerfully what I am.
The words! I collected them in all shapes and sizes and hung them like bangles in my mind.
The thing that impressed me then as now about New York… was the sharp, and at the same time immense, contrast it showed between the dull and the shrewd, the strong and the weak, the rich and the poor, the wise and the ignorant… the strong, or those who ultimately dominated, were so very strong, and the weak so very, very weak - and so very, very many.
My advice for other female directors is look for people who really appreciate your vision and are willing to genuinely support you. When it comes time to taking notes on various cuts, if you have a smart producer, listen to her notes!
I love working with big flavors like chiles and smoke. Honey is perfect for softening the edges, mellowing them out a bit. I put it in everything - vinaigrettes, soups, stocks, salsas, so I'm always on the hunt for great honey.
The Yogi must always practice.