I love Israeli women

They're so savvy. Had a coffee date with a producer this morning, Sharon. A friend of the filmmaker Ilil Alexander -- Ilil of the Chrissie Hynde hair and the sexy low voice.
Sharon was giving me tips about how to get what I want from basically anyone, for nothing.

"When I am dealing with the army, the IDF, I usually think of them like they are, you know robot. I spoon them what I want, I don't let them think. It is very, um, how do you say, beauro-crati...?"

"Beaurocratric?"

"Yes, that's it. And I never tell them what I'm doing, exactly. Send them the wrong synopsis of your film, and be, you know, vague. Tell them you are doing a film about relationship. That should work."

"Good plan, I guess I'll just play dumb."

"Yes, that's it. And at the archive, ask for favors, never, never mention money, and you know, smile a lot. Try that -- then call me if it doesn't work."

We love her.