The Rules Are Simple. Take Your Work,

Censorship, I Believe, Is The Most Dangerous Enemy To All Human Communication, And Piety Of Intention Is Probably The Most Dangerous, The Most Virulent And The Most Self-satisfying.

As You Become Acquainted With A Character You Are Creating, You Add Parts Of Yourself That Are Pertinent To That Character.

Human Beings Will Line Up For Miles To Buy A Bucket Of Catastrophes, But Don't Try Selling Sunshine And Light - You'll Go Broke.

Often Anxiety Is The Hand Maiden Of Creativity.

The Close-up, According To D.w. Griffith, Allows Subtle Changes Of Facial Expression-the Raising Of An Eyebrow Or The Flicker Of A Smile-to Become Part Of The Action.