Steven Knight Quotes

I'm interested in character and dialogue and exchange of ideas.

Storytelling is my true passion.

'Dialogue' is not a dirty word; it's our word.

Conversation is a really good way to get things done.

The trouble with telling a good story is that it invariably reminds the other fellow of a dull one.

Good dialogue is very important.

I like writing for movies. It's nice to be alone working on fiction in your room, and then it's nice to be in a room with a bunch of people working on a movie.

I think, in a weird way, the reason I was drawn to screenwriting and the reason I really love doing it is because I love writing dialogue.

If you want somebody to tell you a story, one of the most easiest and effective ways is if you're telling them a story.

Communication is everyone's panacea for everything.

My mother says I was vaccinated with a phonograph needle. I love to talk. I just love to talk.

If you listen, you'll learn. If you talk over each other, you don't accomplish anything.

I feel like I know how to write plot.

I think making a documentary gets you out and about more, with people. With stand-up, you're talking at people. With documentaries you're talking with people, and you're listening a lot more.

I like being able to have a conversation. I like being able to do a vocal interview.

How else are we going to get anywhere if we can't talk to each other?

All the information you need can be given in dialogue.

I enjoy writing dialogue; it comes naturally to me.

People love to talk, so let them have fun talking.

It's well known that actors are lousy writers.

Sometimes you're working with somebody, and you can tell they're just waiting to say their line.

As a kid, I was told to talk as much as possible.

I think the main thing to remember when writing a novel is to stay true to the characters.

I always like to tell a story.

I'm a good storyteller.