We have the script, we have the actors, and we're trying to figure out what this is, and you don't know what it is. You have to be open to what it's going to become rather than have this thing that you're trying to get to, which is boring. Charlie Kaufman actorborefigure share on social
It occurred to me that every work of art is a synecdoche, there's no way around it. Every creative work that someone does can only represent an aspect of the whole of something. I can't think of an exception to that. Charlie Kaufman artaspectcreative share on social
Constantly talking isn't necessarily communicating. Charlie Kaufman communicateconstantlynecessarily 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've had to deal, a lot, with my own sense of intimidation at meeting famous people - especially actors, but really any famous people. Charlie Kaufman actordealfamous 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 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
I think I've had pretty good experiences for the most part with the people who have directed my screenplays. Charlie Kaufman directexperiencegood Change image and share on social
