Bits Quote by Mark Strong
![“I got sent the script [ Before I Go To Sleep] as usually happens and you have a little look. I know it's a bit of a cliché, but it was absolutely a page turner. I mean, I wanted to find out what happened next.” quote by Mark Strong](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b57/mark-strong-9188_bits_i-got-sent-the-script-before-i-go-to-sle_1089692.jpg)
“I got sent the script [ Before I Go To Sleep] as usually happens and you have a little look. I know it's a bit of a cliché, but it was absolutely a page turner. I mean, I wanted to find out what happened next.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Before I Go To Sleep (2014) – screenplay by Jane Goldman
A script can be both familiar and gripping, turning a cliché into a compelling page‑turner that hooks the reader.
In simple terms: Even clichés can be exciting if well written.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate craft that revitalizes familiar tropes.
Themes
storytelling
engagement
novelty
Mood
intrigued
anticipatory
Type
literary
cinematic
When to use this quote
- reading a script
- discussing plot twists
- writing workshops
Key Concepts
narrative tension
character curiosity
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a familiar premise feel fresh?
- How does pacing affect your desire to keep reading?
A Different Perspective
If the story relies too heavily on cliché, it may feel unoriginal.
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