Character Quote by Giancarlo Esposito

I always look for contradiction in a character.

— Rebecca Hall

I'm definitely interested in exploring human contradictions. Contradictions are what make us human - it's what defines us as human beings. Contradictions are what…

— Edgar Ramirez

Contradictions in human character are one of its most consistent notes.

— Muriel Spark

Look for the contradictions in every character, especially in your heroes and villains. No one should be what they first seem to be. Surprise…

— Elia Kazan

Contradiction is the heart and soul of character and drama. You're always looking for it. I loved her so much I hit her; that's…

— Paul Schrader

One of the things I constantly think about as a writer is the way in which people are full of contradictions - there's all…

— Justin Cronin

All people are paradoxical. No one is easily reducible, so I like characters who have contradictory impulses or shades of ambiguity. It's fun, and…

— Edward Norton

I do like characters that have flaws, some sort of pathos to them that they are trying to sort out.

— Nicolas Cage

Individual character is in the right that is in strict consistence with itself. Self-contradiction is the only wrong.

— Friedrich Schiller

I love characters that are awkward and flawed, I think we're all kind of like that no matter how together we tend to be.

— Erin Daniels

In general, I like contradictions and complex situations.

— Yorgos Lanthimos

I think people have to choose between living with contradictions or painting themselves into a corner. I have a lot of contradictions.

— Michelle Shocked