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Quote by Martin McDonagh

“I like traveling and I like not being part of the film world. Especially when you're in the middle of a junket, you're thinking, "I'm not doing this again for four years!"That's about taking time and finding the right story and being in a happy place in life where you can joyfully tell a story. I'm not really into the fame side of things, so I'm very happy with making a film every four years or so.”

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Martin McDonagh

Martin McDonagh is an Irish-British playwright known for his dark humor and satirical style. His works often feature violence and absurdity, exploring themes of family, society, and morality. Born on March 26, 1970, McDonagh's plays have achieved great success in London and on Broadway. more

“I love actors. Part of that is my theater background and being a writer who cares about performance. Actors have usually chosen their profession because they have a dream of doing it and they want to express something about the world. That's the same thing that I have with writing. Most of the good actors get into it for those reason, rather than for reasons of fame or fortune, or anything like that, and that's where I'm coming from, as a storyteller.”

World Writing Reason Dream Care Fame Profession Chosen Storyteller

Author:Martin McDonagh

“Sitting with a deck of cards in your hand all day is an obsession. Visiting print shops and bookstores and libraries is an obsession. And writing about this is an obsession. I think, in general, most collectors are obsessed. I think the only form of a rationalized greed is when you're collecting something you are supposedly serious about.”

Thinking Writing Serious Library Greed Obsession Obsessed Print Deck

Author:Ricky Jay

“Maybe the the luxury of not having acting be my only profession is that I can be more selective about what I choose to be in. I've been really lucky in terms of film projects with people, terrific actors and also writers and directors that I really respect.”

People Film Term Acting Lucky Profession

Author:Ricky Jay

“There's always a level where you think you can improve and do better. Certainly at the beginning... I did four years of straight theater without ever having a part in a movie, and I remember being far more nervous on a film set than I was on the stage. It took a while for that to become less so.”

Thinking Remember Film Nervous

Author:Cillian Murphy