I show women growing, changing, becoming stronger in many kinds of situations.

The ancient world is always accessible, no matter what culture you come from. I remember when I was growing up in India and I read the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey.'

I grew up in Kolkata in a traditional family. We had friends who lived in mansions just like the one in 'Oleander Girl.' Growing up, I was fascinated by the old house and the old Bengal lifestyle.

I'm too careful with money - comes out of being poor for several years while growing up.

Acting in film, you know, I hear all the time, people say 'You did so much better than I thought you would.' So there's an added element of surprise in film, different than in music.

I always liked creativity, whether it was to draw or sew - any creative assignment I was getting from school, or just on my own.

I wanted to be a writer first, and I struck out in the world to be a writer first, and then found stand-up as a more creative outlet, as a 3D way to be creative.

Doing something that is your passion, in my case related to music and art, being a performer playing shows around the world, that is a dream come true.