It's not so much that I want to direct but that I have to. When I write something it terrifies me that if I give it to someone else and it doesn't turn out as it could have done, I'd feel as if I'd orphaned my baby.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
When the babies were very young, I found it difficult to write. I told myself each time that it would be different, I was used to it now, but with every child, for the first four months, I would accomplish nothing.
I have two little children. I didn't want to be missing their childhood while I was away, busy writing about children.
I write from my life, my experience. I'm selfish that way.
Writing is so entwined with my being that I can't imagine a life without it.
If I write something, and I'm going to put in all that love and energy, I want to direct it.
Writing is something I've always done on the side. I thought that no one would be interested, so I kept it to myself.
If the right thing came along, I would absolutely direct something I did not write because I love the process so much, but we'll see. I'm taking it day by day.
Writing is like carrying a fetus.
I can't conceive of nursing babies and taking care of children and writing, too. I know there are writers that do that, but I'm too single-minded. I can't stand to be interrupted, whether I'm writing a story or dressing a child.
It's very selfish when I write. I'm not aware, ever, of writing for another person; I'm not even really aware of writing for myself.