Look for the contradictions in every character, especially in your heroes and villains. No one should be what they first seem to be. Surprise the audience.
Every picture that is successful has one little miracle in it.
A good director's not sure when he gets on the set what he's going to do.
Never underestimate the narcissism of a writer.
The writer, when he is also an artist, is someone who admits what others don't dare reveal.
Wonder is our need today, not information.