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Douglas Wood quotes

American Writer March 19, 1957

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I love all of Albert Brooks' work from 'Defending Your Life' back to his first film, 'Real Life', but am sorry that he seems to have lost his edge in his more recent work. Douglas Wood
Douglas Wood quote: "Write the kind of movie you would want to see, in a genre you..."
Write the kind of movie you would want to see, in a genre you love. Douglas Wood
I used to love Woody Allen but feel he's become a hack as a director. 'Bullets Over Broadway' is the only film of his I've enjoyed in the last 10 years. Douglas Wood
Douglas Wood quote: "Fear of failure has always been my best motivator."
Fear of failure has always been my best motivator. Douglas Wood
I became much happier when I realized I shouldn't depend solely on my career for my sense of self. So I developed other interests and surrounded myself with a small group of friends I could trust. Douglas Wood
That said, I should also add that I learned a great deal from being allowed in these privileged circles and am grateful for the opportunity to have worked closely with some of the most powerful and successful people in the business including Steven Spielberg and Ted Turner. Douglas Wood
Robert Altman's 'Nashville' is my all-time favorite film because it covers all the bases - it's original, moving, and has something to say, but also funny and incredibly entertaining. Douglas Wood
While I've lived in L.A. since 1985, I'll always consider Chicago my home town and have much affection for it. My parents and sister still live there so I try to visit as often as I'm able. Douglas Wood
The best way for a beginner to write for animation is to closely watch animated films, then read the screenplays for them afterwards. Douglas Wood
I know a lot of people in the business recommend the many Story Structure seminars being offered here, but I point to them as the single biggest contributor to lousy scripts. Douglas Wood
Douglas Wood quote: "There is nothing like the high of being on stage and reaping..."
There is nothing like the high of being on stage and reaping applause, especially for emotionally needy people like me! Douglas Wood
Douglas Wood quote: "But so much of being an actor isn't so great - the..."
But so much of being an actor isn't so great - the auditioning, the rejection, the financial insecurity. Douglas Wood
Douglas Wood quote: "Working in Hollywood can be tumultuous, with incredible highs..."
Working in Hollywood can be tumultuous, with incredible highs and lows and you need to be grounded. Douglas Wood
Dick Van Dyke was my first idol. He's an amazing physical comedian, like a classic clown, but also very smart and not afraid to show vulnerability. Douglas Wood
Douglas Wood quote: "I would rather read a poorly structured story that has fresh..."
I would rather read a poorly structured story that has fresh ideas than a tightly structured one with cliches. Douglas Wood

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