I had never thought of myself as a director and found out that I was not. I am a writer who was able to direct the films that I write. Anthony Minghella directdirectorfilm Change image and share on social
Of course, like all film-makers I've been mesmerised by cinema since I was a child. Anthony Minghella childcinemafilm Change image and share on social
When I became the chair of the British Film Institute, I didn't understand how much of my time would be taken up with trying to make a case for the British Film Institute: what it's for, why it exists, why it needs its money. Anthony Minghella britishcasechair share on social
As a teenager I was obsessed with music and with writing and performing songs. Anthony Minghella musicobsessperform Change image and share on social
I always listen to music, my passion and vice is music, I will be denied access to heaven because of the number of CDs I own, and I have gluttony for all types and colours of music. Anthony Minghella accesscolourdeny Change image and share on social
My grandmother was a huge influence on me and the fact that there was this very strong, rather formidable presence of women in my life has been an enormous value. Anthony Minghella enormousfactformidable Change image and share on social
Being a writer-director can sometimes make you incredibly blinkered. Anthony Minghella blinkerdirectorincredibly Change image and share on social
The feeling of not belonging, of not being entirely worthy, of being sometimes hostage to your own sensibilities. Those things speak to me very personally. Anthony Minghella belongfelthostage Change image and share on social
I never feel more myself than when I'm writing; I never enjoy any day more than a good writing day. Anthony Minghella dayenjoyfeel Change image and share on social