“In some ways, the most rewarding thing I've done were the two times that I did the Oscars, particularly the first time because it was really like the ultimate "Let's put on a show," with every great movie star in the world available.” WorldWayFirstsTwoDoneShowsStarsFirst TimeUltimateAvailableOscarsMovie Star Author:Laura Ziskin
“I think it's hard for women to be directors, particularly in the feature world because, biologically, your peak career-making years are also your peak baby-making years, and that's just the truth. And those are choices women have to make.” ThinkingWorldYearsHardChoicesCareersBabyDirectorsFeatures Author:Laura Ziskin
“Movies are arguably the most influential, important medium in the world. They have a tremendous cultural impact. Because women are now making movies, then women's ideas, philosophy, point of view will seep into that culture. And that's never happened in history. Ever, ever, ever. We can't even see the impact of that yet.” WorldImportantIdeasPhilosophyCultureViewsHappenedImpactPoint Of ViewMediumsInfluential Author:Laura Ziskin
“In my world, the hero always defeats the villain, the boy always gets the girl, and cancer is no more.” WorldGirlBoysHeroDefeatCancerVillain Author:Laura Ziskin
