Susan Sarandon: The world would be different if I was in charge

Susan Sarandon says the world would be a totally “different” place if she was in charge. The actress insisted to Parade magazine that she’d get things done and not let the power go to her heard.

“The world would be different if any woman were in charge. I think women are just naturally interested in certain things that maybe men aren’t. Although, I’ve been seriously disappointed by a lot of women in office, so it’s not a guarantee,” she said.

“That’s why it’s not a guarantee that women should just vote for any woman that runs. It depends on the individual. But I do think that naturally, women tend to focus on certain things. When you have female producers, very often they’re very effective in getting things done, as opposed to power struggles, for instance.

“Maybe it’s because women have had to make-do for such a long time. I think that maybe it’s possible for a woman to be less ego-involved in solving problems than some men. But if our sons aren’t doing what we’d hoped they’d do, if they’re not paying attention to the things we’d want them to pay attention to, if they’re still solving problems with violence, I think that women have to take some responsibility for the way we’ve raised them.”

Susan says she isn’t a stage mom.

“I would never push my kids into anything. I think they have to really find it for themselves in order for it to count,” she said.

“They’re all very aware, but you know, you go through college and you’re trying to figure yourself out, so I haven’t really pushed them towards anything. They’ve each found their own things.”

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