Ismail Merchant quotes

" It should be a good story— speak about a time and place that is permanent. It should capture something wonderful with some great characters whether it's set in the past or in the future. " # Character # Past # Books - Reading

" When we first began, Ruth told us she had never written a screenplay. That was not a problem since I had never produced a feature film and Jim had never directed one. " # Loyalty # Cinema # Books - Reading

" We have gotten some terrible reviews at times but if we depended on the judgment of the studios or critics, we never would have made more than one movie. " # Critics and Criticism # Cinema # Time and Time Management