It's interesting for myself, growing up as an Asian-American filmmaker. Coming into the industry, my parents always said, "No one's going to give you the opportunity. You just have to do the work. Be better than everyone else, so they can't deny it."
Both of my parents have been actors; there were a lot of show tunes on in the car all of the time. I grew up with that.
I like the idea of being a youngish parent. So I've got energy to play football even though they'll be better than me by the time they're four.
My parents were what I like to call proper musical fans. Lots of Sondheim was played in the car.
Also I just think I've been lucky enough to have great parents, and I've had good people around me who have always been honest with me, who would give me a purely metaphorical slap if I ever got too big for my boots.
I was very much a product of the public-school system. There was only one other kid in my class who had parents not involved in the stock market or law.
My parents are left-wing, and I would describe myself as that. But also, you know what? I wouldn't describe myself as that. Because I don't have to. Because I'm not a political party. Most people are a little bit of each, and we change our mind on various issues.
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