I had a mother who got involved in grassroot politics when I was growing up. I watched her have agency and become political in a very male-dominated world.

I'm so aware how often women's bodies are objectified on film.

With 'Suffragette,' I was emboldened that there were so many women around me. We had a female writer, producers, production and costume designers.

Having the vote is just symbolic. There are still many issues on which women don't have any right and, in many countries, where women are given very very few rights.

Some people can be president, some people can speak, some people, you know, anything that's positive, man - a dentist, a doctor. Just hang in there and never give up, and find out what is your talent. First you got to find your talent and just stick with your talent, and I guarantee you'll get there, man.

Becoming an inspiration for kids is great. I want to inspire them to do whatever they want to.

I've been approached to do reality shows, but even though the fees are very, very attractive, I always say no because money should never be your motivation.

I want to have a cultural impact. I want to be an inspiration, to show people what can be done.