My mom and dad put my brother and sister through university and they were very keen for us to have an academic background just to give us a chance.
I've long since stopped worrying about how I'm portrayed in the press because ultimately it's not that important. Everyone who knows me knows I do what I do with the greatest integrity.
As far as I know, if you take your time, write a good script and make a good film, then give the audience time, they will accept it.