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Look At It This Way: If You Write The Novel Of 'cold Mountain,' It Costs Exactly The Same To Produce And Market As A Novel Set In A Room. If You Make The Film, The Disparity Of Costs Is Huge.

When I Became The Chair Of The British Film Institute, I Didn't Understand How Much Of My Time Would Be Taken Up With Trying To Make A Case For The British Film Institute: What It's For, Why It Exists, Why It Needs Its Money.

I Had Never Thought Of Myself As A Director And Found Out That I Was Not. I Am A Writer Who Was Able To Direct The Films That I Write.

My Grandmother Was A Huge Influence On Me And The Fact That There Was This Very Strong, Rather Formidable Presence Of Women In My Life Has Been An Enormous Value.

You Know, You Lose A Lot Of Social Skills If You’re A Writer. You Spend Too Long Alone. And It’s Forced Me To Address That.