We seem to have a compulsion these days to bury time capsules in order to give those people living in the next century or so some idea of what we are like.
ALFRED HITCHCOCKIn the documentary the basic material has been created by God, whereas in the fiction film the director is a God; he must create life.
More Alfred Hitchcock Quotes
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There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.
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Seeing a murder on television can help work off one’s antagonisms. And if you haven’t any antagonisms, the commercials will give you some.
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People don’t always express their inner thoughts to one another; a conversation may be quite trivial, but often the eyes will reveal what a person really thinks or feels.
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I have a feeling that inside you somewhere, there’s somebody nobody knows about.
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A lot of movies are about life, mine are like a slice of cake.
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I’m full of fears and I do my best to avoid difficulties and any kind of complications. I like everything around me to be clear as crystal and completely calm.
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Man does not live by murder alone. He needs affection, approval, encouragement and, occasionally, a hearty meal.
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Television is like the invention of indoor plumbing. It didn’t change people’s habits. It just kept them inside the house.
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In the old days villains had moustaches and kicked the dog. Audiences are smarter today. They don’t want their villain to be thrown at them with green limelight on his face. They want an ordinary human being with failings.
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Drama is real life with all the boring parts cut out.
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Reality is something that none of us can stand, at any time.
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I like stories with lots of psychology.
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Puns are the highest form of literature.
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Drama is life with the dull bits cut out.
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A glimpse into the world proves that horror is nothing other than reality.
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