Scriptwriting is the toughest part of the whole racket... the least understood and the least noticed.

Quote by Frank Capra

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Film is one of the three universal languages, the other two: mathematics and music

Film is one of the three universal languages, the other two: mathematics and music

I made mistakes in drama. I thought drama was when actors cried. But drama is...

I made mistakes in drama. I thought drama was when actors cried. But drama is...

Compassion is a two way street.

Compassion is a two way street.

Whenever a situation develops to its extreme, it is bound to turn around and become...

Whenever a situation develops to its extreme, it is bound to turn around and become...

My advice to young film-makers is this: Don't follow trends, Start them!

My advice to young film-makers is this: Don't follow trends, Start them!

My advice to young film-makers is this: Don't follow trends, Start them!

My advice to young film-makers is this: Don't follow trends, Start them!

Do not help the quick moneymakers who have delusions about taking possession of classics by...

Do not help the quick moneymakers who have delusions about taking possession of classics by...

In our film profession you may have Gable's looks, Tracy's art, Marlene's legs or Liz's...

In our film profession you may have Gable's looks, Tracy's art, Marlene's legs or Liz's...

If you want to send a message, try Western Union.

If you want to send a message, try Western Union.

Don't follow trends, start trends.

Don't follow trends, start trends.

Scriptwriting [for film] is the toughest part of the whole racket . . . the...

Scriptwriting [for film] is the toughest part of the whole racket . . . the...

A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something.

A hunch is creativity trying to tell you something.

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

Clean out a corner of your mind and creativity will instantly fill it.

Clean out a corner of your mind and creativity will instantly fill it.

To create a little flower is the labour of ages.

To create a little flower is the labour of ages.

After sleeping through a hundred million centuries we have finally opened our eyes on a...

After sleeping through a hundred million centuries we have finally opened our eyes on a...

The opposite of creativity is cynicism

The opposite of creativity is cynicism

It's hard for corporations to understand that creativity is not just about succeeding. It's about...

It's hard for corporations to understand that creativity is not just about succeeding. It's about...

Creationist critics often charge that evolution cannot be tested, and therefore cannot be viewed as...

Creationist critics often charge that evolution cannot be tested, and therefore cannot be viewed as...

Creative minds are rarely tidy

Creative minds are rarely tidy