Superstition is foolish, childish, primitive and irrational - but how much does it cost you to knock on wood?
My mother-in-law fell down a wishing well. I was amazed; I never knew they worked.
In Kazakhstan, once you're someone's guest, it's really hard to get away - everyone wants you to stay. They believe that if you invite a guest, luck will fly into your house.
I got picked for very unique and independent filmmaking experiences with auteurs. And I'm so lucky.
There's a lot of research behind the scenes that you don't get to see, but I have an instinct that my dad nurtured from when I was born. I was very lucky then.
I can shoot off my big mouth and write my shows and run my shows, and I can recognize how lucky I am because my position is rare and my position is privileged.
My only feeling about superstition is that it's unlucky to be behind at the end of the game.
I have been fortunate to have worked with immensely talented writers and directors who have had faith in me. There's been very little hard work but a lot of learning. I have learnt from each of my characters, and I think that's rather amazing.
If wishes were fishes we'd all be throwing nets. If wishes were horses we'd all ride.
