“I grew up surrounded by strong women, and that was a very strong influ...” — Sebastian Lelio Quote

“I grew up surrounded by strong women, and that was a very strong influence.”

“I'm always trying to get my characters to the point of complete rebelliousness. I like that attitude that characters feel when they own their lives. There's something beautiful in the moments when characters disobey.”

“There has been too much silliness and cliche when looking at older people: I think that hides a fear of death that we have as a society. We are obsessed with youth and denying death.”

“Make no mistake: I love women. I'm married to one, I was birthed by one, and I played one in my high school production of 'Romeo and Juliet.' No one else could fit into the bodice.”

“Silence is an ornament for women.”

“Ninety percent I'll spend on good times, women and Irish Whiskey. The other ten percent I'll probably waste.”