I was at film school when I made 'Small Debts' and I was a cinematographer, so I didn't actually study to be a director. — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
I was at the National Film School and was a cinematographer there. I got quite a lot of experience on documentary film-making and with directors who were interesting - maybe they weren't using scripts or were using non-actors. — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
You can always tell a great photographer because they make you feel super-relaxed. — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
I hate being safe. There's a lot of easy rides and boring films out there, but I've stuck to my guns. It's not an… — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
I came from a background of photography so I look at details and visuals, and I see things in pictures or signs. — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
It was quite a macho world I grew up in, but it was always cheeky and funny, and the women were the ones in… — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
Don't try and change things for other people. Don't try and be persuaded by producers and people to change your vision. If you stick… — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
You know, I grew up in a place where people appreciate it when you're very direct. — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
I try to keep very simple ideas and keep them as emotionally powerful as possible. — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
When I go to the cinema, I want to have a cinematic experience. Some people ignore the sound and you end up seeing something… — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
I don't really watch TV; YouTube is far more entertaining. But I have tuned in to 'X Factor' - I like trash and nature… — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
I think 'Ratcatcher' broke even as a film, but it got a good critical response. I think that people knew that it wasn't going… — Lynne Ramsay Copy Share Image
