In feature films the director is God; in documentary films God is the director.
ALFRED HITCHCOCKMan does not live by murder alone. He needs affection, approval, encouragement and, occasionally, a hearty meal.
More Alfred Hitchcock Quotes
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For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.
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There is nothing to winning, really. That is, if you happen to be blessed with a keen eye, an agile mind, and no scruples whatsoever.
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I would almost say that the best screen actor is the man who can do nothing extremely well.
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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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I always take the audience into account.
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I’m sure anyone who likes a good crime, provided it is not the victim.
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The ideal husband understands every word his wife doesn’t say.
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All love scenes started on the set are continued in the dressing room.
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In the documentary the basic material has been created by God, whereas in the fiction film the director is a God; he must create life.
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Someone once told me that every minute a murder occurs, so I don’t want to waste your time, I know you want to go back to work.
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Never judge a country by its politicians.
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Mystery is an intellectual process. But suspense is essentially an emotional process.
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Television has brought back murder into the home – where it belongs.
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Conversation is the enemy of good wine and food.
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A woman who spends all day washing and cooking and ironing doesn’t want to go to the movies to watch a film about a woman who spends all day washing and cooking and ironing.
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