While I've lived in L.A. since 1985, I'll always consider Chicago my home town and have much affection for it. My parents and sister still live there so I try to visit as often as I'm able. — 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
