Dick Van Dyke was my first idol. He's an amazing physical comedian, like a classic clown, but also very smart and not afraid to show vulnerability. — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
I love all of Albert Brooks' work from 'Defending Your Life' back to his first film, 'Real Life', but am sorry that he seems to have lost his edge in his more recent work. — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
Working in Hollywood can be tumultuous, with incredible highs and lows and you need to be grounded. — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
I know a lot of people in the business recommend the many Story Structure seminars being offered here, but I point to them as… — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
That said, I should also add that I learned a great deal from being allowed in these privileged circles and am grateful for the… — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
Robert Altman's 'Nashville' is my all-time favorite film because it covers all the bases - it's original, moving, and has something to say, but… — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
Animation scripts tend to be much more descriptive and are lighter on dialogue. — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
I'm more concerned with getting them to find and strengthen their original voice as writers rather than imposing my own subjective tastes, judgements or… — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
Dick Van Dyke was my first idol. He's an amazing physical comedian, like a classic clown, but also very smart and not afraid to… — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
The best way for a beginner to write for animation is to closely watch animated films, then read the screenplays for them afterwards. — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
I am a big fan of the TV series 'Taxi' which combined comedy and pathos better than any other show I've seen. — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
All of the material for 'The Fine Line' was created via improvisation with my partner, but not in front of an audience. We'd continue… — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
The major studios don't differ very much from one another as they all operate under essentially the same principles and pressure. — Douglas Wood Copy Share Image
