Voltaire Quotes

I try to get to those peculiar and particular things that you never think of to say.

If you don't have anything different to say, don't say it at all. That's my rule.

Originality is a quality that cannot be imitated. The technique of the language, on the other hand, is something that belongs to all who can understand it.

I just always try to find an interesting story and tell it well. That's a hard enough thing to do, whether it's a piece of fiction or it's a small piece of reality. I just look for good story.

Story is about originality, not duplication

Every movie requires its own style. Just be honest to the story. Tell the story in the best possible way that is different, exciting and original.

One of my secret instructions to myself as a poet is "Whatever you do, don't be boring."

The good parts are the people who don't make do. They're the interesting people. Lear doesn't make do.

Every story is different, so what is a detail in one might not be in something else. Diversity is something I embrace and love about my work.

I think the most important thing when you're telling a story is to just tell the story as best as you possibly can.

Better to be wrong than be boring.

Fashion isn't interesting when it comes from an uninspired place.

Most of my favourite moments in film have been when I've had an opportunity to say something from scratch, something original, whether I jotted down a few lines or it came out in improvisation.

I originated my own cliches, but I'm finding that's not working for me anymore.

There are no original ideas. There are only original people.

If the little bit you have is nothing special in itself, at least find a way of saying it that is a little bit special.

I love to write.

Modern dancers should be doing things no one else is doing, and it should come from the gut.

I always felt that if I was going to do a movie, I wanted it to be authentic.

Nature is commonplace. Imitation is more interesting.

I don't think anyone really says anything new.

If you copy, it means you're working without any real feeling. No two people on earth are alike, and it's got to be that way in music or it isn't music.

Personal style isn't simply an exercise in parroting but rather an exhibition for our own stories - from the gait of our walk to the rhythm of our speech to the manner in which the necktie falls from the knot.

Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.

I know I'm known for singing some of those high notes, but that's really not what giving someone goosebumps is all about. It's about really trying to find what makes you unique.