I Owe Bankhead A Gift; She Made

Never Underestimate The Narcissism Of A Writer.

You Have To Remind People Of Their Own Struggles. It's A Responsibility.

I Wouldn't Go Up On A Stage Now If You Paid A Thousand Dollars For One Minute Of Acting. It's A Nasty Experience. You're Up There All By Yourself. You're So Damn Exposed.

Anybody Who Informs On Other People Is Doing Something Disturbing And Even Disgusting.

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.