Screenwriting is always about what people say or do, whereas good writing is about a thought process or an abstract image or an internal monologue, none of which works on screen.

He has found himself more and more reliant on her at exactly the point that she has become less available to him.

When I was an actor, I worked with lots of men who had a bit of success early on, who were very good looking, who suddenly made a bit of money and who felt no embarrassment - and nor should they have done - about having a good time.

The problem with all these fiercely individualistic girls was that they were all exactly the same.

She had never been a proficient flirt. Her spasms of kittenish behaviour were graceless and inept, like normal conversation on roller skates. but the combination of the retsina and sun made Emma feel sentimental and light-headed. She reached for her roller skates.

Cuddling was for great aunts and teddy bears. Cuddling gave him cramp.

You can live your whole life not realizing that what you're looking for is right in front of you.