Many filmmakers portray teenagers as immoral and ignorant, with pursuits that are pretty base... But I haven't found that to be the case. I listen to kids. I respect them... Some of them are as bright as any of the… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
I usually listen to surf music, not much instrumental music, and when I was younger I listened to jazz. — John Hughes Copy Share Image
The outpouring of generosity is overwhelming. People across the Lehigh Valley are moved by the images they are seeing on TV and they want… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
Most of my characters are romantic rather than sexual. I think that's an essential difference in my pictures. I think they are more accurate… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
Maitre D' : I appreciate your understanding. Ferris: Don't think twice. It's understanding that makes it possible for people like us to tolerate a… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
You can go home and put the record on and dance. I want to watch how the band does it. I want to look… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
At the time I came along, Hollywood's idea of teen movies meant there had to be a lot of nudity, usually involving boys in… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
I don't consider myself qualified to do a movie about international intrigue - I seldom leave the country. — John Hughes Copy Share Image
If I'm on a roll, and I finish a script at 3:00, I'll start another at 3:02. — John Hughes Copy Share Image
I'm a former hippie, so clothes are important to me - your clothes defined you in that period. I guess clothes still defines people.… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
I think it's wrong not to allow someone the right to have a problem because of their age. People say, 'Well, they're young. They… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
It's arguable whether a hit song is gonna add to the business a film does. There are plenty of films that didn't do any… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
A geek is a guy who has everything going for him but he's just too young. He's got the software but he doesn't have… — John Hughes Copy Share Image
