Nothing is harder to dramatize than happiness. Julian Fellowes dramatizehappinesshard Change image and share on social
People tend to view history as if it were another planet and think the modern world was invented in 1963. I don't agree. Julian Fellowes agreehistoryinvent Change image and share on social
I think America has dealt with - I mean, this is simplistic, and of course I don't live in America - but the impression I get is that there is not a kind of obligation to dislike those who are better off or be frightened of those who are worse off. Julian Fellowes americabadlydeal share on social
You see, in America, it's quite standard for an actor to sign, at the beginning of a series, for five or seven years. The maximum any British agent will allow you to have over an actor is three years. Julian Fellowes actoragentamerica Change image and share on social
Most of the soap operas always use the Christmas special to kill huge quantities of their characters. So they have trams coming off their rails, or cars slamming into each other or burning buildings. It's a general clean-out. Julian Fellowes buildingburncar share on social
My childhood was a happy one, spent in a tall house in South Kensington and later in East Sussex, but my early and mid teens were less successful. Julian Fellowes childhoodearlyeast Change image and share on social
I think every period - except for the 14th century, or something - has some merits. Julian Fellowes 14thcenturymerit Change image and share on social
For most directors, the scriptwriter is about as welcome on set as a member of the Taliban. Julian Fellowes directormemberscriptwriter Change image and share on social
I think the reason why people love 'Downton Abbey' is because all the characters are given the same weight. Some are nice, some are not, but it has nothing to do with class or oppressors versus the oppressed. Julian Fellowes abbeycharacterclass share on social
I always like to arrive at the airport early to enjoy breakfast and lounge about so that when I get on the plane all my travel fever has disappeared. Julian Fellowes airportarrivebreakfast Change image and share on social