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Do not simplify. Do not worry about failure. Failure is a badge of honour. It means you risked failure.
Charlie Kaufman
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Charlie Kaufman
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: November 1
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Yeah, once we decided to use that replacement animation, and the seams are a function of that animation, and other movies paint those out, we decided we wanted to keep the presence of the animation and the type of animation that it was rather than make it look polished. It created a kind of vulnerability, I think.
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I try to present something that is true so I don't further destroy the world with my contribution to it.
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I tend to not only read reviews, but also every little stupid thing online. It's a very bad idea, and there's a lot of angry people in the world. And it's weird to absorb all that weirdness.
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I feel like I want to keep moving toward idiosyncracy. Personal, personal, personal.
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I think I've had pretty good experiences for the most part with the people who have directed my screenplays.
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I'm interested in trying to explore what I think is the truth at a given time in my life, and part of the process of being honest is - in my mind - talking about the idea that you're watching a movie.
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I like titles that are a little difficult, because it's kind of counterintuitive.
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The world needs you. It doesn't need you at a party having read a book about how to appear smart at parties - these books exist, and they're tempting - but resist falling into that trap. The world needs you at the party starting real conversations, saying, 'I don't know,' and being kind.
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I'm not working on anything. I was trying to write something new . . . I guess the goal for me now, at least at this point, is to try to direct again.
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I do have some theatrical background. I've written plays and seen plays and read plays. But I also read novels. One thing I don't read is screenplays.
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Seriously, I don't consider myself a writer. I don't think I have writing talent. But I will continue to do it.
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My time on the set is the least of my involvement. Most of my time is in pre-production and post-production.
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