There wasn't much as a kid that inspired me in what I did as an adult, but I was always very interested in what motivates people, and in telling stories and building things. — George Lucas Copy Share Image
I think that's an obligation you have, to give back no matter what happens. It actually ends up being easier when you're young than when you become successful. Suddenly you realize you've gone into a whole other realm of philanthropy,… — George Lucas Copy Share Image
The story being told in 'Star Wars' is a classic one. Every few hundred years, the story is retold because we have a tendency… — George Lucas Copy Share Image
I'm very proud of all the movies I made. I am very happy with everything I've done. I like to watch my movies. Some… — George Lucas Copy Share Image
If this were a fantasy world, there would be ten of me and we would each be doing what we wanted to do. — George Lucas Copy Share Image
All democracies turn into dictatorships - but not by coup. The people give their democracy to a dictator, whether it's Julius Caesar or Napoleon… — George Lucas Copy Share Image
I thought it [Star Wars] was too wacky for the general public. Right or wrong this is my movie, this is my decision, and… — George Lucas Copy Share Image
A special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story. A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing. — George Lucas Copy Share Image
It wasn't long after I began writing Star Wars that I realized the story was more than a single film could hold. As the… — George Lucas Copy Share Image
If you look at 'Blade Runner,' it's been cut sixteen ways from Sunday, and there are all kinds of different versions of it. — George Lucas Copy Share Image
“Dreams are extremely important. You can’t do it unless you imagine it.” — George Lucas Copy Share Image
There's nothing worse than the frustration of having somebody who you feel doesn't get what you're doing, trying to turn it into something else.… — George Lucas Copy Share Image
If you really love films, and you really want to get the full impact, there's a huge difference between watching something on a small… — George Lucas Copy Share Image