Allowed Quote by Debra Granik

I think I'm always somehow interested in characters who want to make one perfect thing, to transcend humanness, even if only for a moment.

— Markus Zusak

I don't like to play characters that are too perfect.

— Amanda Seyfried

I find flawed characters much more interesting than perfect ones and enjoy the challenge of making readers root for them in spite of their…

— Emily Giffin

From a director's point of view, if I can create different characters which impress the audience, that's fantastic for me.

— Stephen Chow

To create a character who really interests you, try combining aspects of your favourite fictional character with a real person.

— Caroline Lawrence

I don't want a perfect character, I want a character who has, as strange as it sounds, some humanity, some flaws, some needs.

— Nicolas Cage

I try to choose characters that don't remind the audience of my previous roles. I make a conscious effort for that.

— Fahadh Faasil

As a writer, you have to realize that people want to like the characters, so you have to be careful to keep them involved.

— Alexander McCall Smith

You'll work hard to create characters that are compelling and unforgettable. But in the end, it's the story that matters.

— James Dashner

I can't always pick and choose, but I try very hard to take the roles where they are a bit more human. Sometimes there's…

— Blythe Danner

I try to pick characters that I find interesting and complex and that I feel I can bring something of myself to.

— Aaron Stanford

That's been my main interest for the last 15 years, is to really make sure the story and the characters take precedence over everything…

— Daniel Clowes