In my opinion, there are two things that can absolutely not be carried to the screen: the realistic presentation of the sexual act and praying to God.
ORSON WELLESDon’t give them what you think they want. Give them what they never thought was possible.
More Orson Welles Quotes
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I love informality. I hate dressing up. I hate to be conventional – and I hate every kind of snob.
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I’m not basically a happy person, but I have all kinds of joy.
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I prefer people who rock the boat to people who jump out.
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Old age is the only disease you dont want to be cured of.
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I’ve spent most of my mature life trying to prove that I’m not irresponsible.
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I have made an art form of the interview. The French are the best interviewers, despite their addiction to the triad, like all Cartesians.
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Living in the lap of luxury isn’t bad except that you never know when luxury is going to stand up.
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I hate Woody Allen physically, I dislike that kind of man.
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Criminals are never very amusing. It’s because they’re failures. Those who make real money aren’t counted as criminals. This is a class distinction, not an ethical problem.
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Don’t give them what you think they want. Give them what they never thought was possible.
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Criticism is the essence of creation.
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If I ever own a restaurant, I will never allow the waiters to ask if the diners like their dishes. Particularly when they’re talking.
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Friendship creates only the illusion of not being alone.
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I’m one of those fellows so frightened of driving that I go 80 miles an hour – and the more frightened I get, the faster I go.
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The trouble with a movie is that it’s old before it’s released. It’s no accident that it comes in a can.
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