To be successful at anything, you need the right to fail, not just occasionally. Stephen Frears failoccasionallysuccessful Change image and share on social
The only way you can learn about making films is by making them, by putting your stamp on the thing. Stephen Frears filmlearnmake Change image and share on social
Truth is quite constricting, in a way. You endlessly see at the start of a film 'This is a true story'. Stephen Frears constrictendlesslyfilm Change image and share on social
I've always found poverty a source of strength. Stephen Frears findhavepoverty Change image and share on social
When I go and teach, it sort of opens me up in some way. And when you're open, you're more receptive. Stephen Frears openreceptivesort Change image and share on social
I remember reading the script for 'Dangerous Liaisons' and thinking that I could quite happily spend the rest of my life watching this film; the story and the writing were so wonderful. Stephen Frears dangerousfilmhappily Change image and share on social
I'm Jewish; I'm not religious at all, and I wouldn't pretend to know anything about Catholic politics. Stephen Frears catholicjewishpolitic Change image and share on social
I like making films about different cultures. I'm interested in things that I've never encountered before. I try to put myself in the audience's position. Stephen Frears audiencecultureencounter Change image and share on social
I have people around me. I have a semi-permanent crew. If I make a film, they just turn up. They don't even invite themselves. They don't ask if they can come - they just turn up! Stephen Frears crowfilminvite Change image and share on social
I never thought I was very good at developing material. I grew up at the BBC where they sent you scripts. Stephen Frears bbcdevelopgood Change image and share on social
