Bruce Robinson Quotes

Bruce Robinson is a talented British filmmaker and screenwriter. He is known for directing and writing the cult classic film "Withnail and I" and for his work on movies like "The Rum Diary." Robinson's distinct storytelling style and dark humor have earned him critical acclaim.

I read 'The Rum Diary,' and I didn't really like i... -Bruce Robinson

I read 'The Rum Diary,' and I didn't really like it very much.

I'm not a religious person, but I prefer God to mo... -Bruce Robinson

I'm not a religious person, but I prefer God to money.

I think you're a good person or a todd by the age ... -Bruce Robinson

I think you're a good person or a todd by the age of eight.

I've always been that contemptible thing, a luxury... -Bruce Robinson

I've always been that contemptible thing, a luxury communist.

Mostly in movies an actor has to come to a mark, an X, and deliver his line - but that's so artificial, that's not how people really behave.

Isn't that the definition of a star? Someone who c... -Bruce Robinson

Isn't that the definition of a star? Someone who can get a film made?

I've always felt that in a comedy script the stage... -Bruce Robinson

I've always felt that in a comedy script the stage directions should also have a comedic value.

My problem with being an actor was that I was far ... -Bruce Robinson

My problem with being an actor was that I was far too shy to actually do it.

Well, I had the most appalling childhood.... -Bruce Robinson

Well, I had the most appalling childhood.

When I was writing 'Withnail,' I was so busted flat that I had one lightbulb that I would carry around the house with me. I mean, really. No furniture, no money, and I was hoping to be an actor, but I could never get a job.

I like situational comedy when people are being completely serious and yet you can find something extremely funny, not jokes.

I wake up most days with a vague feeling of doom - 'Dear God. Here I am again.' Then, when I read about politicians in the newspaper, the vengefulness starts. By mid-morning, the anxiety is kicking in.

If you are a junkyard dog, you assume that that's ... -Bruce Robinson

If you are a junkyard dog, you assume that that's what life is: chained up, barking all day.

My early life has given me a great deal to draw on, certainly - but would I have swapped a happy childhood for the writing? Yes.

Bernard Shaw said that when you copy yourself, you know you've got style. And I feel that if you can write like you write, then you are true to yourself. And it's not an easy thing to do - it's a disgustingly difficult thing to do.

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