The writer in movies is about as low as you can get and you really are a hired hand. You are paid a lot of money to be treated like dirt. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
One of the things I've always thought is a drag in so many period adaptations is that they are always buttoned up to the neck in so many clothes all the time. I'm always looking for excuses to get them… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I remain, however, fairly optimistic for the future of period drama because it's just such a popular thing. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
Look at Jane Austen. Her characters derive in a reasonably straight line from fairy tales. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
Rebecca Eaton has made an enormous contribution to the cultural life of America, and, more than that, she is one of the most fun… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I'm absolutely delighted if people think of me as a reliable purveyor of quality period stuff. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
You're stuck with being yourself, so the important thing is to find people who like that. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
Plan for each episode to be a satisfying experience, but still leave the audience thinking, 'Oh, my God! Now what?' — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I had a very high opinion of my father's judgement of things and he said, "You better get a job that pays the bills… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I'm glad nobody has asked me to adapt 'Wuthering Heights' because I think I would make a mess of it. Everybody makes a mess… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I had a mother who was very emotionally demanding, wanting to be the centre of attention. As they say in EastEnders, she thought it… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I would love it if anyone gave me the job of adapting 'The Great Gatsby,' but nobody ever does. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
I'm not one of these people who say how much better American drama is than English. I find it mostly too American, except for… — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
The joy of writing drama is putting yourself into different people's heads. — Andrew Davies Copy Share Image
