I’ve always loved the old epics that tell a simple emotional story, whether it’s the tumultuous relationship between Rhett and Scarlett or Lawrence of Arabia’s passion to get lost in a faraway place.
BAZ LUHRMANNI’ve always loved the old epics that tell a simple emotional story, whether it’s the tumultuous relationship between Rhett and Scarlett or Lawrence of Arabia’s passion to get lost in a faraway place.
More Baz Luhrmann Quotes
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Accept certain inalienable truths.
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I feel a kinship with anyone who feels that their road, their life or who they really are is not good enough. I really relate to that.
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Look, I had a passion for comic books growing up.
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I understand that anything actors are doing, good or bad, is motivated by fear.
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The ugly duckling is a misunderstood universal myth. It’s not about turning into a blonde Barbie doll or becoming what you dream of being; it’s about self-revelation, becoming who you are.
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In the ’80s, everyone wanted to be in opera. It was groovy.
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I grew up around jazz. I love jazz.
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It’s pretty hard to get mugged in Manhattan.
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So, what is creative freedom? We can make what we want, how we want. The only constraint is: not for any budget.
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You really think that on my films people tell me what to do? I don’t think so. On my films I decide.
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I don’t have fights with actors. In absolute honesty, I’ve never fought with any actor ever.
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Some of the greatest relationship films of all time, the two stars have hated each other, but mostly you see that chemistry.
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I never see things I make in the same way that the audience does. You can never do that.
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I wouldn’t take a directing job if I didn’t think it was enriching life.
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I am always worried when someone says, ‘This is perfect.’
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