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Writing is not how many words you can put down, but how much you can say in the least possible words Show more Writing is not how many words you can put down, but how much you can say in the least possible words. Hide

Once I started telling stories, I never wanted to quit. I only wanted to get better and better. Once I started telling stories, I never wanted to quit. I only wanted to get better and better.

The best comedy paints an absurd picture. Comic bickering about each other's view points is second b Show more The best comedy paints an absurd picture. Comic bickering about each other's view points is second best. Hide

If you can't really love 'em, you can't really help 'em. If you can't really love 'em, you can't really help 'em.

There are some truly beautiful people in the world. The rest of us are just characters. There are some truly beautiful people in the world. The rest of us are just characters.

As a screenwriter you need to keep asking yourself, "Is this a million dollar page?" As a screenwriter you need to keep asking yourself, "Is this a million dollar page?"

The great stories are the ones which give us wisdom to deal with our own problems. The great stories are the ones which give us wisdom to deal with our own problems.

Tell me the truth, but leave out the boring parts. Tell me the truth, but leave out the boring parts.

Experts become experts by becoming hardworking amateurs. Experts become experts by becoming hardworking amateurs.

For every one thing you wish you had, be thankful for five things you already have. For every one thing you wish you had, be thankful for five things you already have.

Fiction writing and acting are both socially acceptable combinations of schizophrenia and multiple-p Show more Fiction writing and acting are both socially acceptable combinations of schizophrenia and multiple-personality disorder. Hide

Seems like happy endings or tragic are what most people think about first. I like bittersweet ending Show more Seems like happy endings or tragic are what most people think about first. I like bittersweet endings-happy mixed with a little sad. Victorious with heavy sacrifice. Hide

A story is not just a journey for a character, but a transformation. A story is not just a journey for a character, but a transformation.

Anything's possible if you're willing to work for it. Anything's possible if you're willing to work for it.

A creative writer is really a strategist. By definition, a strategist seeks a way to do something or Show more A creative writer is really a strategist. By definition, a strategist seeks a way to do something or maneuver through something others do not. Hide

The rational mind is enclosed in its little box of knowledge. It is with the heart and imagination t Show more The rational mind is enclosed in its little box of knowledge. It is with the heart and imagination that the great universe of God can be explored. Hide

There is no more awesome person to be around than one who is true, loving, caring, genuine, wise, ge Show more There is no more awesome person to be around than one who is true, loving, caring, genuine, wise, gentle, strong, pure-hearted and Christ-like. Hide

When rules merely exist to uphold cliche's, it's time to break them. When rules merely exist to uphold cliche's, it's time to break them.

Just because he's vocal and loud and I am calm and soft-spoken, doesn't mean he's right and I'm wron Show more Just because he's vocal and loud and I am calm and soft-spoken, doesn't mean he's right and I'm wrong. Hide

Give a proclaimed genius enough time and opportunity, and his or her idiocy will come shining throug Show more Give a proclaimed genius enough time and opportunity, and his or her idiocy will come shining through. Hide

Backward masking was used on rock and roll records a few decades ago to negatively influence people Show more Backward masking was used on rock and roll records a few decades ago to negatively influence people with Satanic messages. I found if you played Country music songs backward you would actually experience positive feelings. Hide

Man thinks to highly of himself and too lowly of God. Man thinks to highly of himself and too lowly of God.

Things may look impossible if you only consider conventional means. Things may look impossible if you only consider conventional means.

Can't remember who said it, but, you gotta leave first base to get to second. Can't remember who said it, but, you gotta leave first base to get to second.

One of my greatest joys comes from making a complete stranger burst out laughing. One of my greatest joys comes from making a complete stranger burst out laughing.

Once I wrote my first screenplay, something inside said, "Wow this is easier than writing a book. I Show more Once I wrote my first screenplay, something inside said, "Wow this is easier than writing a book. I don't have to keep thinking of different ways to say, 'he said', 'she replied', 'he queried', 'she cried'." I knew screen writing was the life for me. Hide

The best stories are about a character who has a goal or noble quest and goes through hell to get it Show more The best stories are about a character who has a goal or noble quest and goes through hell to get it. Do you have a goal or quest like that in real life? Why not? Hide

When we are young and immature, we look for our differences. When we grow older and more mature, we Show more When we are young and immature, we look for our differences. When we grow older and more mature, we look for common ground. Hide

One of the delightful things about screenwriting is, I get to put words into people's mouths. One of the delightful things about screenwriting is, I get to put words into people's mouths.

I'm as ambidextrous as an octopus. Call me heavily armed. I'm as ambidextrous as an octopus. Call me heavily armed.

If a thought in your head isn't bearing the right kind of fruit, get rid of it and replace it with o Show more If a thought in your head isn't bearing the right kind of fruit, get rid of it and replace it with one which does. Hide

What difference does telling the truth make if you're living a lifestyle of lies. What difference does telling the truth make if you're living a lifestyle of lies.

Sometimes, you may be the only one to believe, and that's all it takes. Sometimes, you may be the only one to believe, and that's all it takes.

There is the purpose and then there is the ultimate purpose. The purpose must be understood only in Show more There is the purpose and then there is the ultimate purpose. The purpose must be understood only in context to the ultimate purpose. The purpose must always serve the ultimate purpose. Hide

Beauty is fleeting, but a character face lasts forever. Beauty is fleeting, but a character face lasts forever.

I came to screenwriting in my late fifties and fell in love. I came to screenwriting in my late fifties and fell in love.

I admire the person who stands for what is morally right even if Hell's entire arsenal is pointed at Show more I admire the person who stands for what is morally right even if Hell's entire arsenal is pointed at them. Hide

The rational mind sees what is and asks, "Why?" The imaginative mind sees what is not and asks "Why Show more The rational mind sees what is and asks, "Why?" The imaginative mind sees what is not and asks "Why not? Hide

To reach people up and down the social ladder, you must build a bridge, become valid in their world, Show more To reach people up and down the social ladder, you must build a bridge, become valid in their world, earn a platform from which to speak into their lives, inspire them, help them achieve, rescue them, make a difference in their lives. Hide

Hang around Big dreamers and doers, and you will dream and do bigger things. Hang around Big dreamers and doers, and you will dream and do bigger things.

If you don't feel it when you write it, they won't feel it when they watch it. If you don't feel it when you write it, they won't feel it when they watch it.

Your mind is a projector. What you believe, think and feel projects into your world and influences y Show more Your mind is a projector. What you believe, think and feel projects into your world and influences your audience's response. Change what you project and your response will change with it. Hide

What happens externally to a character is important. What is most important is what happens internal Show more What happens externally to a character is important. What is most important is what happens internally. Hide

Most things, which are thought to be impossible, are just extremely difficult. Most things, which are thought to be impossible, are just extremely difficult.

Write bravely. Write bravely.

We are all known for something, even if it's doing nothing. So, don't be afraid to do something note Show more We are all known for something, even if it's doing nothing. So, don't be afraid to do something noteworthy. Hide

Sometimes life gets in the way of my dreams. At other times, my dreams get in the way of life. It's Show more Sometimes life gets in the way of my dreams. At other times, my dreams get in the way of life. It's one dramatic balancing act. Hide

Communication is as much listening as speaking. Communication is as much listening as speaking.

Want to live a life of faith? Keep asking, "What if?" Want to live a life of faith? Keep asking, "What if?"

Most things which are thought to be impossible are just extremely difficult. Most things which are thought to be impossible are just extremely difficult.

Don't just write and tell stories about others. Live a life others would want to write about. Don't just write and tell stories about others. Live a life others would want to write about.

When people dump on you, remember the best fertilizer for growth is dung. When people dump on you, remember the best fertilizer for growth is dung.

I had the hardest time trying to decide whether or not to stop being a procrastinator. I had the hardest time trying to decide whether or not to stop being a procrastinator.

On creating characters audiences will care for: We will care about the character who cares about peo Show more On creating characters audiences will care for: We will care about the character who cares about people, animals, good causes, making things right or changing for the better. We will not care about the one who cares only about himself or just material goals. Hide

If you are willing to do the hard thing first, the rest will become easy. If you are only willing to Show more If you are willing to do the hard thing first, the rest will become easy. If you are only willing to do the easy thing first, the rest will become hard. Hide

You will create a more well-rounded antagonist if you will think of him as the protagonist of his ow Show more You will create a more well-rounded antagonist if you will think of him as the protagonist of his own story. Hide

Most people will fight for what they already have, if threatened. Most will not fight for what they Show more Most people will fight for what they already have, if threatened. Most will not fight for what they do not have, but should. Hide

Your kids are going to surprise you, one way or the other. Just pray it's in a good way. Your kids are going to surprise you, one way or the other. Just pray it's in a good way.

I would actually go the funeral of a stranger just to hear a bagpiper play. I would actually go the funeral of a stranger just to hear a bagpiper play.

You can want something so bad that you end up driving it away. Does a fisherman jump in the water an Show more You can want something so bad that you end up driving it away. Does a fisherman jump in the water and start trying to grab fish by hand? No, he sits quietly on the bank, puts some bait on a hook and lets the fish come to him. Hide

A movie can employ the latest special effects which wow the eyes, but if it neglects to focus on the Show more A movie can employ the latest special effects which wow the eyes, but if it neglects to focus on the human interactions which stir, move, and affect the heart, audiences will not connect. Hide

Who thinks your greatest enemy is 'someone out there'? You're wrong. The greatest enemy is yourself. Show more Who thinks your greatest enemy is 'someone out there'? You're wrong. The greatest enemy is yourself. Stop blaming others and get your act together. Hide

God loves you enough to take you as you are. But, God loves you so much not to leave you as you are. God loves you enough to take you as you are. But, God loves you so much not to leave you as you are.

You will know your purpose when you find you have these four elements for something: drive, derminat Show more You will know your purpose when you find you have these four elements for something: drive, dermination, passion and patience. I have it for storytelling, screen writing, music and production. I love graphic arts too, but I don't have the four elements at work for art. Hide

Writing seems like disconnecting one's self from the world and people. For me, however, it is connec Show more Writing seems like disconnecting one's self from the world and people. For me, however, it is connecting with both at a deeper level. Hide

I have never tried to overpower my children, but I have tried to empower them. I have never tried to overpower my children, but I have tried to empower them.

A person doesn't just establish himself as important bu saying so. He becomes important by doing som Show more A person doesn't just establish himself as important bu saying so. He becomes important by doing something of value. Hide

Don't let your emotions tell you what to do. You tell them. Don't do what feels good of that means l Show more Don't let your emotions tell you what to do. You tell them. Don't do what feels good of that means laying in bed, lounging in a chair or avoiding challenge. Do what is painful. Do what demands great effort. Embrace hard work and diligence. Get up early. Stay up late. Give yourself fully to something noble. If you are not doing these things, you are not really living but just existing. Hide

Without Christ we become the epitome of our stupid selves. Holy Spirit is a restraining force who he Show more Without Christ we become the epitome of our stupid selves. Holy Spirit is a restraining force who helps us avert foolish reactions and become our wisest selves." Hide

Listen to your enemies. They will tell you what you really need to hear when your friends never will Show more Listen to your enemies. They will tell you what you really need to hear when your friends never will. Hide

I've always told my kids, when it comes to humor, go for the comical not the crude and coarse. You c Show more I've always told my kids, when it comes to humor, go for the comical not the crude and coarse. You can tell an amazing story without dragging people through the muck. Hide

No matter how smart a person may be in one or two subjects, he or she, like everyone else is still i Show more No matter how smart a person may be in one or two subjects, he or she, like everyone else is still ignorant in most. Do you know how to make a light bulb? I didn't think so. Hide

The key to sustaining motivation is committing to a cause that you cannot back down from until it is Show more The key to sustaining motivation is committing to a cause that you cannot back down from until it is completed. Say goodbye to the comfort zone. Cut the line. Mark the course and set the compass. Drop the sandbags. Bid farewell to mediocrity. Launch out and don't look back. Hide