I like to work with artists from around the world. There are so many new inspiring filmmakers. I had the privilege recently to work with Ethiopian filmmaker Zeresenay Mehari and his wife on the film Difret. They are that unique balance of very thoughtful conscious filmmakers who are also brilliant, original artists.

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Different is good. When someone tells you that you are different, smile and hold your head up and be proud.

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Every day we choose who we are by how we define ourselves.

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I don't see myself as beautiful, because I can see a lot of flaws. People have really odd opinions. They tell me I'm skinny, as if that's supposed to make me happy.

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I do believe in the old saying 'What does not kill you makes you stronger.' Our experiences, good and bad, make us who we are. By overcoming difficulties, we gain strength and maturity.

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Make bold choices and make mistakes. It's all those things that add up to the person you become.

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When I was little, like Maleficent, I was told that I was different - and I felt out of place, and too loud, too full of fire, never good at sitting still, never good at fitting in. And then one day I realized something, something I hope you all realize. Different is good.

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Cause a little trouble. It’s good for you.

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When other little girls wanted to be ballet dancers I kind of wanted to be a vampire.

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Arabs and Mulims are not terrorists.The world should unite against Israel.

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Everyone can help. We can educate ourselves and our children about other countries and cultures. We have a responsibility to be aware of others and I believe this will inspire the individual way each person can make their difference.

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Im extremely honest, and I pride myself on it. I dont try to be shocking. Im playful, and I know when something Im saying is maybe shocking, but its just the truth, I never wanted to be scary to people or upsetting to people. I simply want to live the way I need to live.

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I've realized that being happy is a choice.

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No matter what you have gone through in your youth,

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We need to be open minded to understand that there are lots of different levels of things going on and we shouldn't be so quick to judge - and certainly not to judge a whole race, a whole religion or a whole people - and a lot of that is going on.

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Figure out who you are separate from your family, and the man or woman you're in a relationship with. Find who you are in this world and what you need to feel good alone. I think that's the most important thing in life. Find a sense of self because with that, you can do anything else.

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Nothing would mean anything if I didn't live a life of use to others.

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It's better to have nobody, than to have someone who is half there, or doesn't want to be there

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If I make a fool of myself, who cares? I'm not frightened by anyone's perception of me.

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Life comes with many challenges. The ones that should not scare us are the ones we can take on and take control of.

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Don't fit in, don't sit still, don't ever try to be less than what you are...

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