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Film director

Alfred Hitchcock, born on August 13, 1899 in London, England, and died on April 29, 1980 in Los Angeles, United States, was a British-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. Known for his suspense and thriller films, Hitchcock is often referred to as the 'Master of Suspense'. His work has had a profound impact on the art of film.

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Famous Alfred Hitchcock Quotes

“When an actor comes to me and wants to discuss his character, I say, 'It's in the script.' If he says, 'But what's my motivation?, ' I say, 'Your salary.'”

Ifs Want Character Motivational Motivation Actors Scripts Salary

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“If it's a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a perfectly clear idea of what was going on.”

Ifs Stills Ideas Sound Audience Clear Good Movie

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“I am a typed director. If I made Cinderella, the audience would immediately be looking for a body in the coach.”

Ifs Art Made Body History Audience Directors Entertainment Coaches

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“There is nothing to winning, really. That is, if you happen to be blessed with a keen eye, an agile mind, and no scruples whatsoever.”

Ifs Mind Happens Eye Winning Blessed Winner Being Blessed Will To Win Scruples Winners And Winning No Winners

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“Disney has the best casting. If he doesn't like an actor he just tears him up.”

Ifs Actors Tears Casting Casting Directors

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“Seeing a murder on television can help work off one's antagonisms. And if you haven't any antagonisms, the commercials will give you some.”

Ifs Giving Helping Funny Death Work Seeing Havens Television Tvs Murder Sarcastic Antagonism

Book:Hitchcock on Hitchcock: Selected Writings and Interviews

Source: Hitchcock on Hitchcock: Selected Writings and Interviews

“Seeing a murder on television can help us unload the feelings of hate themselves. If you do not have feelings of hatred, may be obtained in the advertising interval.”

Ifs May Helping Feelings Hate Seeing Television Hatred Murder Advertising Intervals

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“If I won't be myself, who will?”

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“For me, suspense doesn't have any value if it's not balanced by humor.”

Ifs Values Suspense Balanced

Book:Hitchcock on Hitchcock: Selected Writings and Interviews

Source: Hitchcock on Hitchcock: Selected Writings and Interviews

“A woman of mystery is one who also has a certain maturity and whose actions speak louder than words. Any woman can be one, if she keeps those two points in mind. She should grow up-and shut up.”

Ifs Should Mind Two Action Certain Speak Grows Growing Up Mystery Maturity Shut Up Actions Speak Louder Than Words Actions Speak Louder

Author:Alfred Hitchcock

About the Author

Born: August 13, 1899
Died: April 29, 1980
Known for: Film director
Quotes: 125

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