Don't talk like one of them. You're not! Even if you'd like to be. To them, you're just a freak, like me! They need you right now, but when they don't, they'll cast you out, like a leper! You see, their morals, their code, it's a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these... these civilized people, they'll eat each other. See, I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve. -The Joker
Christopher NolanI've been interested in dreams since I as a kid and I've wanted to do a film about them for a long time.
Christopher NolanRevenge is a particularly interesting concept, especially the notion of whether or not it exists outside of just an abstract idea.
Christopher NolanThe best actors instinctively feel out what the other actors need, and they just accommodate it.
Christopher NolanWhen you're dealing with the world of dreams, the psyche, and potential of a human mind, there has to be emotional stakes. You have to deal with issues of memory and desire.
Christopher NolanWhat I try to do is write from the inside out. I really try to jump into the world of the film and the characters, try to imagine myself in that world rather than imagining it as a film I'm watching onscreen. Sometimes, that means I'm discovering things the way the audience will, with character and story.
Christopher Nolan