Character Quote by Hunter Tylo

I do that with all of my characters. They have one of the flaws I have, and I zero in on that flaw.

— Benjamin Alire Saenz

I think it's great to have those ally characters. I think it's important to show that acceptance of each other through those kinds of…

— Dylan Llewellyn

I like the characters that have some redeeming quality or if it's interesting to me in any way.

— Fred Willard

I think difficult characters are very rewarding to do. They often have facets to them and this and that.

— Ben Mendelsohn

You do get fond of your characters. Handing them on is like giving a child to a nanny.

— Julian Fellowes

The only way I can be there and really get into the character is if I'm her.

— Lacey Chabert

Make sure your main characters are likeable. They can be flawed, but your readers need to be able to root for them.

— Janet Evanovich

Try to get your characters into interesting trouble. Allow your characters to misbehave. Let them stay out after 11.

— Charles Baxter

I think it is important that you care about the characters, and you are not just waiting for the next action sequence but have…

— Shawn Ashmore

Don't try so much to form your character - it's like trying to pull open a tight, tender young rose. Live as you like…

— Henry James

You have to make sure you have the characters you want. That's really the most complicated part.

— Joan Didion

When you put your characters in a dire situation, they often do things that surprise even you, so you have to go back and…

— Hallie Ephron