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.
If wishes were fishes we'd all be throwing nets. If wishes were horses we'd all ride.
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.
