Any Quote by Kenneth Oppel Download Open image “Realistically, the chance of any book becoming a film is slim.” — Kenneth Oppel ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.6 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Any Becoming Book Book Film Books Chance Cinema Film Film Slim Movie Realistically Realistically Chance Slim
I think it is always a long shot getting a book made into a film. Making that book into a film is going to… — Alan Lightman Copy Share Image
I wish a book could reach as many people as film, but we have to be realistic about it. — David Grann Copy Share Image
I'm not of the opinion that the next logical step for a book is for it to be made into a film. — Jasper Fforde Copy Share Image
If you take a really good book, then the potential is for a really good film. But you've got to get it right. — Christopher Hampton Copy Share Image
It's tricky turning a book into a movie. Sometimes people love the book so much that no adaptation lives up to what they imagined.… — Craig Ferguson Copy Share Image
I think a lot of writers are unrealistic about having their books translated into film. — Robyn Davidson Copy Share Image
There is a sort of theory that you should adapt bad books because they always make more successful films. — Christopher Hampton Copy Share Image
Some writers get snooty about what happens when their books are adapted to film, but I don't feel that way. — Katherine Dunn Copy Share Image
I think writing a book with film in mind is a way to write a really bad books. You can usually tell those books… — Charlize Theron Copy Share Image
Most writers can tell stories of how their books failed to be made into films. — Claire Tomalin Copy Share Image
A lot of books, if you take them at face value, they're just not gonna work as films. — Christopher McQuarrie Copy Share Image
“ 'I really don't see what all the fuss is about, Sir Hugh,' said Kate with a polite smile. 'As a man of science… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“No, indeed, 'pig' is very expressive. And an excellent description of a fellow who flirts with his brother's beloved.” — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“I whirled to see the snake springing up from the ferns and bouncing towards us, fast. This time we turned and ran. Every time… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“Individuality: ten. Cautiousness: three. Combativeness: nine." She looked over and gave me a wink. "Well, what did you expect from a pirate's daughter? Hope:… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“I'm just trying to spare you hurt. Her love for Konrad is like the foundation of the earth." "The earth sometimes shifts.” — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
“Oh, hello, Matt,' she said, not looking altogether thrilled to see me. 'This is James Sanderson.' 'Pleased to meet you,' I lied.” — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
We did it!" I said, feeling limp with relief. "It actually worked!" Dr. Turgenev rubbed his forehead. "I had very big doubts." "Big doubts?"… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
It's somewhat disquieting that the same parents and educators who are horrified by the notion of child soldiers have bestowed upon 'The Hunger Games'… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
Everyone watched, wondering if this could be the same lunatic who'd nearly berthed his ornithopter in the restaurant. I swallowed, for it seemed he… — Kenneth Oppel Copy Share Image
Amongst the financial Twitterati, the term 'muppets' has come to describe any client used and abused by some financial predator. I've adopted the term… — Barry Ritholtz Copy Share Image
At the very beginning, I was a page at Letterman, and I freelanced for any place that would let me write any word. I… — Ben Schwartz Copy Share Image
If we accept being talked to any kind of a way, then we are telling ourselves we are not quite worth the best. And… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
A lot of people have been saying 'The 100' reminds them of 'Lord Of The Flies,' 'Lost' and 'Battlestar Galactica,' and all of those… — Marie Avgeropoulos Copy Share Image
I have never been in, nor have I had any strong particular desire to be in, what is termed a costume drama, but I… — Martin Freeman Copy Share Image
We were so poor as kids. I didn't even see a bathtub, running water, hot water, commode - we didn't have any of that.… — Phil Robertson Copy Share Image
Hard work and a good education will take you further than any government program. — Aaron Schock Copy Share Image
Anyone who's read my 'Terror in the Skies' series knows that I have not been writing with an eye toward approval from any government… — Annie Jacobsen Copy Share Image
The system in Germany is different, as you sign up with a company for two or three years, and you work exclusively with them;… — Tom Wlaschiha Copy Share Image
I'm writing about real things. Real people. Real characters. You have to believe what I write about is true or you wouldn't pay any… — Lou Reed Copy Share Image
