A lot of readers want characters to behave in a responsible way, or they want to understand the characters' dilemma and act,… — Susan Minot Copy Share Image
Conventional forms of narrative allow for different points of view, but for this book I wanted a structure whereby each of the… — Penelope Lively Copy Share Image
I think that even if you're wondering if two characters are ever going to kiss, drawing out the inevitability is part of… — J. J. Abrams Copy Share Image
I started doing standup when I was in college, and I would incorporate a lot of characters into my act. — Roger Craig Smith Copy Share Image
I think some of my best theatre training has been in the Marine Corps. Not only meeting a bunch of characters, but… — Adam Driver Copy Share Image
I feel like because I've done more gay characters, gay scenes, or gay projects than most straight actors, people see it as… — James Franco Copy Share Image
The best fiction is geared towards conflict. We learn most about our characters through tension, when they are put up against insurmountable… — Sufjan Stevens Copy Share Image
With comedy, don't try to be funny. That's really helped me. Just say the lines as you would say them, interact with… — Ariel Winter Copy Share Image
I mean when I was working shall we say with Disney, you know they sent me the script for the film Hercules… — Gerald Scarfe Copy Share Image
When I did 'Alien: Resurrection', a lot of the guys worked on planned production, and one of them was really into comic… — Gary Dourdan Copy Share Image
I like coming up with new characters. Whether it's revamping an old character no one likes or just coming up with brand-new… — Joe Madureira Copy Share Image
The first 'Saturday Night Live' season I was heavily interested in was the one with Martin Short, Billy Crystal, and Christopher Guest.… — Andy Daly Copy Share Image
Yes, I certainly look for strong characters - whether that means they're strong in their vulnerability or strong in the way they… — Vicky McClure Copy Share Image
Robert De Niro taught me how to listen, and how to be part of the conversation. It's not just about reading your… — Cathy Moriarty Copy Share Image
I loved Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton's 'Inside No 9.' The way that they constrained each episode to a single location, then… — Tom Riley Copy Share Image
The characters are not allowed to change if you write a sitcom; they're not allowed to learn anything. There's all these sorts… — Alice Lowe Copy Share Image
None of the characters I've played are really like me. That would be boring. That wouldn't be acting. — Anna Paquin Copy Share Image
I would like people to know me for who I am, especially since I think people have a very skewed image of… — Mara Wilson Copy Share Image
Good characters are rare. As long as I find one or two a year, I'm happy. — Ludivine Sagnier Copy Share Image
It's more like can I build a group of characters and can I tell some universal truths that feel real and aren't… — Cameron Crowe Copy Share Image
As for tweeting and texting: impassioned discussions, particularly when they're intimate, don't work in abbreviated script messages. No relationship should begin or… — Mariella Frostrup Copy Share Image
