But I dont think there has ever been anything written on the nature of violent man as deep and as thorough as Shakespeares Titus. I think it puts all modern movies and modern exploitations of violence to shame. – Julie Taymor
We have often been attracted to the story of the other, the outcast. And he and I just loved working together, so it just kept happening, and our relationship is completely bound up with our work. We enjoy each others art. – Julie Taymor
Theater is far superior to film in poetry, in abstract poetry. – Julie Taymor
Americans in particular are myopic. Theyre not traveling as much. When you were a college student, the next thing you would do on graduation was to take a year off and travel. Thats what I did. I went to Indonesia. – Julie Taymor
I dont hate humanity and Im not interested in people who do. Although, its funny, actually, some of my favorite writers really do. Like Martin Amis. My dirty secret. London Fields is one of my favorite books ever. And its indefensible! But hes so funny… I forgive him everything. – Elizabeth Gilbert