As a writer, or as a filmmaker, you have to present yourself, and part of what yourself is is what you're interested in, or what you think is funny, or what you think is sad, or what you think is horrible.
“I believe in civil liberties for homosexuals. I guess I'd have to say I'd draw the line at letting them teach in the schools.”
“I love to hand sew. I sometimes make clothing for my children, which of course they grow out of in a matter of minutes. I thoroughly love it.”