I've had to deal, a lot, with my own sense of intimidation at meeting famous people - especially actors, but really any famous people. — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
I think if something resonates, even if it's surreal, it's because it is relatable and I think that that's a core issue for me. — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
And then to see the whole movie, you're pretty much waiting until the end of production. And the major lifting in terms of editing… — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
Seriously, I don't consider myself a writer. I don't think I have writing talent. But I will continue to do it. — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
I spend a lot of time in preproduction working with authors, and a lot of time in postproduction.: editing, music, all that sort of… — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
There's a point I can get to where I start writing character and then through the dialogue, after all of this preparation, the thing… — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
Directing is a more pragmatic experience, where you have to deal with the restrictions of time and money that force you to make certain… — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
I feel like I want to keep moving toward idiosyncracy. Personal, personal, personal. — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
I actually think I'm probably more interested in structure than most people who write screenplays, because I think about it. — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
Yeah, once we decided to use that replacement animation, and the seams are a function of that animation, and other movies paint those out,… — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
I just try to be honest, because I think that's part of my job description as a writer. — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
I love working with actors. I love visual things. I always intended to be a writer who directs and a director who writes. — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
“Why didn't I go in? I'm such a chicken. I'm such an idiot. I should have kissed her. I've blown it. I should just… — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
I try when I'm writing to leave enough "space" for people to have their own interpretation, and not to direct it toward one conclusion.… — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
I don't have a style. I wouldn't say I have a style as a writer, either. I know people have said "This is what… — Charlie Kaufman Copy Share Image
![“Why didn't I go in? I'm such a chicken. I'm such an idiot. I should have kissed her. I've blown it. I should just go and knock on her door and just kiss her. It would be romantic. It would be something we could someday tell our kids. I'm gonna do that right now. [drives away]” quote by Charlie Kaufman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a15/charlie-kaufman-2409_kissed_why-didn-t-i-go-in-i-m-such-a-chicken-i_242137.jpg)
