I think that when something happens when you're growing up, like a death or divorce, it does open the world slightly because things aren't as straightforward.
“The battle was first waged over the right of the Negro to be classed as a human being with a soul; later, as to whether he had sufficient intellect to master even the rudiments of learning; and today it is being fought out over his social recognition.”
“I'm just beginning to direct. For all intents and purposes, this is the first time for me.”