Elia Kazan Quotes

Producer

Elia Kazan, born on September 7, 1909 in Salonika, Turkey, passed away on September 28, 2003 in the United States. He was a renowned film producer, known for his profound understanding of film art and outstanding contributions.

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Famous Elia Kazan Quotes

“People made suggestions, but, hell, I don't actually listen to anybody, I just go my own way.”

People Way Made My Own Hell Suggestions

Author:Elia Kazan

“I know many of the critics and I don't think of them as God-like figures. What can they do to hurt me? Sure, I might be slightly embarrassed for a day, but then you just go your own way.”

Thinking Knows Way Might Hurt Figures Critics Embarrassed Hurt Me

Author:Elia Kazan

“For years after I resigned, I was still faithful to their way of thinking. But not in the American Communists.”

Thinking Way Years Stills Faithful Communist Way Of Thinking Resigned

Book:Kazan on Kazan [interviews with] Michel Ciment

Source: Kazan on Kazan [interviews with] Michel Ciment

“What's called a difficult decision is a difficult decision because either way you go there are penalties.”

Way Difficult Decision Business Penalties Tough Decisions Difficult Decisions Making Tough Decisions

Book:Elia Kazan: Interviews

Source: Elia Kazan: Interviews

“I would rather do what I did than crawl in front of a ritualistic Left and lie the way those other comrades did betray my own soul.”

Way Soul Lying Left My Own Fronts Betrayal Betray Betrayed Comrade

Book:Elia Kazan: Interviews

Source: Elia Kazan: Interviews

About the Author

Born: September 7, 1909
Died: September 28, 2003
Known for: Producer
Quotes: 88

Books & Sources

Elia Kazan: A LifeRelated source material

Elia Kazan: InterviewsRelated source material

Kazan: the master director discusses his films : interviews with Elia KazanRelated source material

The Selected Letters of Elia KazanRelated source material

Kazan on DirectingRelated source material

Kazan on KazanRelated source material

Kazan on Kazan [interviews with] Michel CimentRelated source material

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