Sanam Saeed Quotes

I don't write women who are weak or simpering.

It's wonderful that we're portraying women in this way so that young women can see that women actually are strong and capable of accomplishing all kinds of things.

I've been surrounded by incredibly strong women: incredibly, unapologetically strong women, and I guess that for me has just been the biggest inspiration.

I've had some very strong female role models, so I think that's an important thing.

I like strong female characters. I try to write them as role models for young girls.

I've always been drawn to strong women in every genre, people who push the boundaries because they're just epic.

Growing up with strong female role models is always inspiring, and growing up, that was something I aspired to play.

I was raised by an empowered woman. I married an empowered woman.

In the past, I have played the roles of subdued, self-sacrificing women. But we need to show our women as bolder individuals. I know this will happen.

The fire to inspire women and help them to blaze new paths fiercely burns inside of me.

I love strong women, not only in life but in craft.

I like strong, strong women who don't go down without a fight. I like iconic roles. They don't come around very often, so I have to wait for them. Obviously I'm not the typical blonde who stands by the side, while the man has all the fun.

Women's strong qualities have become despised because of their weakness. The obvious remedy is to create a feminine character with all the strength of Superman plus all the allure of a good and beautiful woman.

I do like strong women in my movies. I have five sisters, so I've just grown up with that model.

As a representative of women let my message be: Yes you can.

I have an appreciation for strong women.

I grew up around strong women, and I love working with strong women.

In everything I do, I like to set the idea for girls that they can do anything. I was really moved by Hillary Clinton's speech when she lost the election - she didn't want young girls to feel like it wasn't possible and wanted them to know a female president will eventually happen. That's important.

It is so important for girls and boys to have a female, strong superhero to look up to.

I never really thought about the fact that there weren't female role models, because I had them in my life. The women I knew in my life were so strong.

It's not something someone sets out to do - I never really set out to make movies about strong fighting women, but it just seems to happen that way. I've certainly known some, and I think my sister was probably a big influence.

When I look for roles, I am looking for incredibly powerful women.

I am inspired by many young women, not only in my industry but across others.

Feisty women are my calling!

I want to convey to women across the globe that they aren't weak. They can fight for themselves and get justice.