Zal Batmanglij Quotes

I love a really good storyline.

I'm drawn to a good story, really, as I hope most people are. For me, it's the story that's going to stay with you eventually, not necessarily the genre. I go to watch a film because of the story, not because it was a Western or a comedy.

I think I'm always drawn to a good story.

Of course, I'm not allowed to talk about the script, but I can say it is a really good story.

You know, we love stories and we love narrative; we love to get lost in an author's world.

I believe that the writer should tell a story. I believe in plot. I believe in creating characters and suspense.

I love good stories; you have to have a good plot - characters which intertwine with a good plot.

I'm a fan of great storytelling.

We try to be driven by what's a good story, what's truthful, and the drama of what happens next.

Storytelling is about two things; it's about character and plot.

I can be so blown away by story lines.

I think a good story's a good story and a good character's a good character.

Listen to great storytellers; slowly, you will learn about voice, timing, tension, structure, climax - all the things you need to tell stories that will capture the imagination of your audience.

Our biggest challenge is always story. The story is the ultimate thing you try to tackle.

If you're sitting in your minivan, playing your computer animated films for your children in the back seat, is it the animation that's entertaining you as you drive and listen? No, it's the storytelling. That's why we put so much importance on story. No amount of great animation will save a bad story.

To be completely honest, I just like whatever tells a good story. Put me in whatever setting, scenario, genre. If you're telling a good story, it's great and it's fun to get caught up in.

The parallels between a stage and a book are compelling. You, like all authors, create 'characters' in a 'setting' who speak 'dialogue' encased in 'scenes.' Most importantly, you - like the playwright - have an 'audience.'

Tension is the cornerstone of any good story.

The way I express ideas is through the plot, Suspense is an important part of expressing an idea.

'Junkhearts' is a great story.

People want good stories.

For me, the first thing is to tell a good story.

You have to tell a good story first. If it's a good story, people will be interested. It doesn't matter about the content.

I think conflict is one of the things that makes for a good story.

I tell a good story.