Books Quote by Curtis Hanson

I love movies. Movies have influenced me as a writer.

— Michael Connelly

I did not grow up around films. So, I would say books have been my major influence.

— Divya Khosla Kumar

Novels have become equally important to me as films. I consider myself a storyteller and passionately engaged in both of those disciplines.

— Rebecca Miller

Each film has taught me something new - be it about myself, my craft, my profession, people.

— Diana Penty

As far as books getting turned into movies, I fared very, very well.

— Kate DiCamillo

I taught myself filmmaking on my own.

— Panos Cosmatos

I watched a lot of movies. I was deeply influenced by movies.

— Ruskin Bond

I was a teacher most of my life, which I loved. I had a very happy working life, and when I retired, I thought…

— Anita Brookner

I actually went to film school, but I didn't like it. I'm basically self-taught.

— Judah Friedlander

I've learnt so much from every film and every director - a new perspective, a greater appreciation of the art.

— Sally Menke

I loved movies. They inspired me more than anything growing up and wanted to do for others what those movies have done for me.…

— Jay Duplass

I've always had the perspective that roles come into my life when I need them most and sort of teach me lessons. The same…

— Bryce Dallas Howard