What did David Mamet mean by: Get into the scene late; get out of the scene early. David Mamet Playwright · USA Copy
+ The essence of jiu-jitsu is philosophy. Author, November 1, 2023January 2, 2025, David Mamet, Essence, Martial Arts, Philosophy, 0 David Mamet Playwright · USA
The work of the director is the work of constructing the shot list from the script. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, David Mamet, Creation, Filmmaking, Planning, 0 David Mamet Playwright · USA
Make the audience wonder what’s going on by putting them in the same position as the protagonist. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, David Mamet, Engagement, Perspective, Suspense, 0 David Mamet Playwright · USA
+ The true writer must write not the acceptable but the true. Author, June 20, 2023January 2, 2025, David Mamet, Authenticity, Creativity, Honesty, 0 David Mamet Playwright · USA
In practice we, in the world, must do business with each other. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, David Mamet, Collaboration, Commerce, Interconnectedness, 0 David Mamet Playwright · USA
I tend to write a lot, which I think is the secret to being prolific. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, David Mamet, Secret, Writing, 0 David Mamet Playwright · USA
+ The audience requires not information but drama. Author, June 7, 2023December 25, 2024, David Mamet, Emotion, Engagement, Entertainment, 0 David Mamet Playwright · USA
A good film script should be able to do completely without dialogue. Author, January 4, 2024January 6, 2025, David Mamet, Emotion, Storytelling, Visual, 0 David Mamet Playwright · USA
Generosity lies less in giving much than in giving at the right moment. Read explanation Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
To win a race, the swiftness of a dart Availeth not without a timely start Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France
I don’t like having too many projects in the pipeline. I like to focus on what’s at hand. Jean Dujardin Actor · France
