Preston Sturges Quotes

One should never write down or up to people, but out of yourself.

I think Raymond is very honest about human relationships.

I think I'm genuinely sincere, and that's what hopefully makes it work. I take that very seriously when I'm writing.

I've found that the more honest and true you are and can talk about a character and people's experiences, it's less ostracizing. It actually has the opposite effect than one would think. It makes the characters and the story more inclusive.

I'm not a gifted storyteller, so I write what I know and hope that honesty resonates with other people's experiences.

People like a bit of honesty in films.

One can be absolutely truthful and sincere even though admittedly the most outrageous liar. Fiction and invention are of the very fabric of life.

If you make something with love and, you know, passion and you tell a real story, I think it will always find an audience somehow, you know.

Acting is all about truth and honesty, and the sensitivity that's capable of transporting you.

I think a show can work anywhere if it's done honestly, with integrity, and with confidence.

The important thing is having genuine regard for your audience.

I want that every piece of art be honest, never mind what it is about.

When I'm onstage they know I'm honest, and I try to be as humble as I can.

The best way to impress a woman is to be the most honest you can.

And, because there was an honesty about all that was going on. It connected with the people in the street.

I always write what feels really true and honest and me.

I think there's a certain level of trust that I have with women. I've always been honest, even when I haven't had good times in my life or my movie bombed or I've had great success. I've owned up to all of it.

I sing songs that I have lived or I write them because I have lived them. I think the believability factor is key.

I try to be as honest and open as I am with everything that I do because it's just, um, It helps me, you know, like whether it's stand up or singing or act. I just try to stay true.

I think that people in general appreciate honesty and not trying to cook something up just to fit a mold that would be beneficial for you. I never made music like that.

I think the success of my work stems from being truthful.

The best stories come out of the truth.

If you're gonna tell your life story, you gotta be honest, or don't do it.

All stories should have some honesty and truth in them, otherwise you're just playing about.

Learn your instrument. Be honest. Don't do anything phony. There is so much crap floating around. There is plenty of room for a bit of honest writing.