Quote by Jane Campion
I had a daughter who was 9 years old and I had the feeling I wasnt

I had a daughter who was 9 years old and I had the feeling I wasnt going to be a real parent if I didnt quit making movies for a while and spend time with her. I also felt that Id made enough movies and said what I had to say at the time. – Jane Campion

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Performers are so vulnerable. Theyre frightened of humiliation, sure their work will be crap. I try to make an environment where its warm, where its OK to fail – a kind of home, I suppose. – Jane Campion

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Women often postpone their lives, thinking that if theyre not with a partner then it doesnt really count. Theyre still searching for their prince, in a way. And as much as we dont discuss that, because its too embarrassing and too sad, I think it really does exist. – Jane Campion

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I did this Super-8 film at art school called Tissues, this black comedy about a family whose father has been arrested for child molestation. I was absolutely thrilled by every inch of it, and would throw my projector in the back of my car and show it to anybody who would watch it. – Jane Campion

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Well, I think one of the main things that you have to think about when acting in the movies is to try not to make the acting show. – James Stewart

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Basically, theres not enough sex in movies, thats it. Im trying to say it, people. I miss sex in movies because sex is natural, guns are not. – Zoe Saldana

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Ive seen many, many movies over the years, and there are only a few that suddenly inspire you so much that you want to continue to make films. – Martin Scorsese

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You cant work in the movies. Movies are all about lighting. Very few filmmakers will concentrate on the story. You get very little rehearsal time, so anything you do onscreen is a kind of speed painting. – John Malkovich

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