The important thing in writing is the capacity to astonish. Not shock - shock is a worn-out word - but astonish. Terry Southern astonishcapacityimportant Change image and share on social
The Loved One has been the most underrated film I've worked on. Terry Southern filmhavelove Change image and share on social
When Kubrick decided to go the black comedy route with his movie, he thought of me to give it that flavor. Terry Southern blackcomedydecide Change image and share on social
I met Claxton on the set of The Cincinnati Kid. Terry Southern cincinnaticlaxtonkid Change image and share on social
Grossing Out dealt with the western nations selling arms to the Third World and exploiting these countries. Terry Southern armcountrydeal Change image and share on social
In the case of The Loved One, I was hired to collaborate on an updated version of the book. Terry Southern bookcasecollaborate Change image and share on social
Writing on a contract for a major studio you get the very best. Terry Southern contractmajorstudio Change image and share on social
David Burnett was the son of Martha Foley, who edited the Best American Short Stories series. She hired me to work with David and her to read stories for the anthology. Terry Southern americananthologyburnett Change image and share on social
When I finally made it to the set, I spent a lot of time doing damage control on The Magic Christian. Terry Southern christiancontroldamage Change image and share on social