David Mitchell's Quote - I think all writers of my age who are brought up on films probably

Quote by David Mitchell

I think all writers of my age who are brought up on films probably by the age of 16 have seen many more films than they have read classics of literature. We cant help but be influenced by film. Film has got some great tricks that its taught writers. – David Mitchell

Other quotes by David Mitchell

In the 1970s and 1980s there was so little decent fiction for young people, but were now in a golden age that shows no sign of fading. Philip Pullman, J. K. Rowling, Lemony Snicket are only three of the best known among a good number of equals. – David Mitchell

Category:

Age

Author

David Mitchell

Read Quote

Ive become a less brave traveller since I became a dad, but in the past I was more foolhardy than brave. – David Mitchell

Category:

dad

Author

David Mitchell

Read Quote

Sometimes, comics will make the observation that its not jokes that are funny, its characters that are funny. And isnt that true! Thats why I always kill jokes. Im terrible at them, because I get the joke right, but I cant get the character right, and it just goes down like a lead balloon. – David Mitchell

Category:

funny

Author

David Mitchell

Read Quote

Other Quotes from

Age

Random Quotes

Im one of those women who likes to chat and share knowledge and pass it around. – Jennie Garth

Category:

Knowledge

It was just an idea I had, that it could be cool to have a book covered in fake fur. – Dave Eggers

Category:

cool

I always tell people, Im a better swimmer because Im a mom and a better mom because Im swimmer. – Amanda Beard

Category:

mom

We must not sit still and look for miracles up and doing, and the Lord will be with thee. Prayer and pains, through faith in Christ Jesus, will do anything. – George Eliot

Category:

Faith