Do you prefer Comedy or Drama?

I enjoy both. Comedy is great for when I need a laugh after a long hard day where nothing seems to go right. Drama can take me into another culture, time period, or completely different perspective on an issue. I love immersing myself in those movies.

Life imitates Art or Art imitates Life?

I think it's both. There are movies that have influenced society. For example, Philadelphia brought out facts about AIDS and had us thinking about the person who has it. The plethora of pandemic movies is an example of art imitating life.

Which is the best Moment on set?

I think it is a toss up between the first "Action" shout and the ending "That's a wrap." That first affirmation that the movie is going to be made fills everyone with anticipation. The final call to go to editing has people fist pumping in the air that we did it!

Did anyone ever tell you weren't good enough?

I had an English professor in college tell me that. I believed him for a while. I could kick myself for believing him. Then I met another professor in Women's Studies who told me different. That message resonated with me. I continue to write to this day. 

How can you stay focused on your goal?

Focus is easy when the characters burst through my thoughts and I can hardly keep up with the stream of conversation. Sometimes I do lose focus and the characters are on strike. I work on another story until they feel like communicating again.

Have you ever had a breakdown because of your Job?

No, this is my passion and my outlet from all that intrudes on my life. It's my therapy!

Talent is a blessing or a curse?

How we use our talents could be a blessing or a curse. Is it used for good or maybe just entertainment or is it used for the opposite of those two?

What would you like to improve about yourself as an

actor/director/screenplayer?

Procrastination! I tend to put off writing and moving into the next level - filmmaking. I'm working on it with the help of my friend Amy Leigh McCorkle.

What's the worst critic you have received?

My father was my worst critic. I couldn't seem to do anything right. I remember giving him a book of poems and short stories that I was selected to be included in it. I was one of twenty-five selected out of over two thousand. He thumbed through the book and then tossed it in his out basket.

If you weren't an actor/director/screenplayer what would you like to be?

Have an empire built on several companies that provide an outlet and source of financial backing for creatives to achieve their best.

If Cinema was a color what would it be?

My favorite color is cerulean blue. Even though I lean towards that color I think red might be better. Red is associated with so many emotions - passion, love, joy, hatred, bloodshed and danger.

A day without a movie is...

Oh, that would be so sad. I so love immersing myself in the movie. I love watching movies and very soon creating them.

If someone offered you to play/direct/write in/a movie that you despice but that for sure will make you rich and famous...would you accept the job?

I think it would depend on the theme of the movie. Does it have any social redeemable value? Does it cause people to think about something in a different and hopefully positive way? 

What's your greatest ambition?

My greatest ambition is of course, to win academy awards. My work venerated by my peers. People to read my books and want to share with others.

What's your biggest fear?

My biggest fear is fame. I seek it yet, I worry about how everyone is so eager to tear others down and not only find faults but to bare them to the public not because it's necessary but because of financial gain.

Does music helps you to play/direct, write?

Music brings out my muses and encourages me to write. I love to listen to Mozart, Beethoven and Pink. Quite a contrast I know. Mozart and Beethoven nudge me while Pink encourages me to be a bit more of a rebel and think outside the box. 

You have the chance to make a Silent movie, what's your message to the audience?

My message would be kick back and enjoy! 

Share your speech if you should win an Oscar...

I want to thank all of the people who have encouraged me and nurtured my talent to become the person I am professionally. My mom who encouraged me in whatever I did. My sister, Theresa who gave me the first book that I loved to read. My high school English teach Ms. Hatcher who believe in my writing and entered it into a contest.  Amy who encouraged me to adapt my short stories into screenplays and to make films. Each and every person who read and viewed my work. Again, I thank each and every one of you.