When I'm writing, I'm trying to immerse myself in the chaos of an emotional experience, rather than separate myself from it and look back at it from a distance with clarity and tell it as a story. Because that's how life is lived, you know? Charlie Kaufman backchaosclarity share on social
I think if I've worked anything through with screenwriting it's that I'm not going to be able to work anything through. Charlie Kaufman havescreenwritwork Change image and share on social
Directing is a more pragmatic experience, where you have to deal with the restrictions of time and money that force you to make certain decisions you don't have to make when you're writing. Charlie Kaufman dealdecisiondirect Change image and share on social
I'm trying to tell a story and do it truthfully. Charlie Kaufman storytruthfully Change image and share on social
I want to create situations that give people something to think about. Charlie Kaufman creategivepeople Change image and share on social
I've kind of come to the conclusion that what passes for realism in movies has nothing to do with reality and that my stuff is more realistic than that. Charlie Kaufman conclusionhavekind Change image and share on social
Everything I've written is personal - it's the only way I know how to write. Charlie Kaufman havepersonalwrite Change image and share on social
I do have some theatrical background. I've written plays and seen plays and read plays. But I also read novels. One thing I don't read is screenplays. Charlie Kaufman backgroundhavenovel Change image and share on social
