Dawn Steel

We have to make some movies we have passion for, respect for. ”

I love stories about underdogs. ”

It's about passion, and if somebody is passionate about a development deal, they're going to get it made. ”

I think exciting sexuality is part of the fantasy, part of the entertainment of a love story. ”

You're not free in life until you're free of wanting other people's approval. ”

I felt that if I shared the lessons that I learned - both the good ones and the bad ones - that I might make the climb a little less painful for other women. ”

I hate management. I hate management. I just do. ”

You have to persevere, you have to just not give up, and you have to know what you want. You have to be able to see your dream. ”

We manufacture a culture in the movie business, and whatever we put out creates a dark side and a bright side, too. ”

I don't want my child to have unhealthy values. ”