... getting out of the house does you good, and it can help open up your brain to new possibilities that a search engine simply cannot.

The twists and turns in their storytelling helped cinematic audiences lean in closer, maybe even to the edge of their seats.

He eats the lies she dishes to him across the space that separates, wingback chair and oxblood fainting sofa.

The edge goes to the ones who treat obstacles like puzzle pieces, not stop signs.

Unwilling to learn how your given industry works? Then a writing career is not for you.

I just showed up and took over and started filming, whether it was the street or the highway, with four cop cars and a spray-painted Bentley.

Maybe it’s not the Yes-givers in charge we’re seeking to impress anymore, but each other.

If the gommage scene at the harbor leaves you emotionally untouched, I don’t know what to tell you. Maybe get your empathy firmware updated or something.

The combination of these various forces has altered the entertainment landscape, probably permanently, and have left many struggling to adjust.

When producers read your script, it’s not just the “is it good” question. We’re asking ourselves, “Can we realistically shoot this in 20 or so days without needing NASA-level funding?”

I didn't come back to just settle. I came back to tell people what I wanted to do and to really push myself.

One of our dreams had to die for the other's to survive.

But on this night … something sparked in her. She was intrigued by the premise, the emotion, and how passionately I spoke about the story. She asked if she could experience it, too. She wanted to play.

Looking at my own kiddo across the couch, that’s where my deepest fear came to light.

Writing is not a choice, but a lifestyle and you get out of it what you put into it.