Famous quotes by Producers

From the minds of some of one of the most successful manufacturers on the planet comes a collection of motivating quotes that will encourage and also motivate you to reach your objectives. Whether you're a budding producer or an experienced one, these quotes will certainly assist you remain focused and also encouraged. From the likes of Quincy Jones, Dr. Dre, and Rick Rubin, these quotes will certainly help you remain on track and reach your goals. So, take a look at these words of wisdom as well as obtain inspired to develop something fantastic.
Small: Protect your health. Without it you face a serious handicap for success and happiness
"Protect your health. Without it you face a serious handicap for success and happiness"
Harry F. Banks, Producer
Small: Where does virgin wool come from? The sheep that runs the fastest
"Where does virgin wool come from? The sheep that runs the fastest"
Harry F. Banks, Producer
Small: A salesman minus enthusiasm is just a clerk
"A salesman minus enthusiasm is just a clerk"
Harry F. Banks, Producer
Small: If at first you dont succeed, try to hide your astonishment
"If at first you don't succeed, try to hide your astonishment"
Harry F. Banks, Producer
Small: Other writers, producers, and directors of low-budget films would often put down the film they were making, sa
"Other writers, producers, and directors of low-budget films would often put down the film they were making, saying it was just something to make money with. I never felt that. If I took the assignment, I'd give it my best shot"
Roger Corman, Producer
Small: When I started in the late 1950s, every film I made - no matter how low the budget - got a theatrical release.
"When I started in the late 1950s, every film I made - no matter how low the budget - got a theatrical release. Today, less that 20-percent of our films get a theatrical release"
Roger Corman, Producer
Small: It might sound odd, but I want to thank Michael Bay because hes been saying how important it is to show 3D wit
"It might sound odd, but I want to thank Michael Bay because he's been saying how important it is to show 3D with the right luminescence. And that's very important for this film, a lot of which was shot at night or with very low illumination"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: The last day of shooting, there were tears. It was this family thats grown together over the years. Many of us
"The last day of shooting, there were tears. It was this family that's grown together over the years. Many of us have worked on it since the beginning, so there's a sadness when we all go our separate ways"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and st
"A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away"
Gene Roddenberry, Producer
Small: Because when the film was first mooted, the Beatles didnt like the idea at all. In fact they wouldnt have any
"Because when the film was first mooted, the Beatles didn't like the idea at all. In fact they wouldn't have any part in it. And when Brian had committed them, it was part of a deal he did with United Artists, I think"
George Martin, Producer
Small: Of all the stars whom I worked with, I think Steve knew better what worked for him on the screen than any othe
"Of all the stars whom I worked with, I think Steve knew better what worked for him on the screen than any other. He had such a sense of what he could register, and that helped a lot in terms of shaping the character and the script"
Robert Wise, Producer
Small: Now Ive even gotten to running out to the fan buses that pass by our house, so I can talk to the people. I thi
"Now I've even gotten to running out to the fan buses that pass by our house, so I can talk to the people. I think I'm trying to gather fans, frankly. They're very, very nice people - they really understand. It's fun talking to them"
Aaron Spelling, Producer
Small: I love to look at The Graduate, or Lawrence of Arabia, or things I had nothing to do with. But you could not g
"I love to look at The Graduate, or Lawrence of Arabia, or things I had nothing to do with. But you could not get me to go back and watch movies that it was a privilege just to be around them when they were being made"
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Producer
Small: I shall give you hunger, and pain, and sleepless nights. Also beauty, and satisfactions known to few, and glim
"I shall give you hunger, and pain, and sleepless nights. Also beauty, and satisfactions known to few, and glimpses of the heavenly life. None of these you shall have continually, and of their coming and going you shall not be foretold"
Howard Lindsay, Producer
Small: Theres got to be a little bit of reality show fatigue happening
"There's got to be a little bit of reality show fatigue happening"
Josh Schwartz, Producer
Small: We also have issue oriented storylines which are an examination of an issue, be it ethical or social
"We also have issue oriented storylines which are an examination of an issue, be it ethical or social"
David E. Kelley, Producer
Small: And, I may add, from what totally unexpected sources come many of those who from the comparatively modest begi
"And, I may add, from what totally unexpected sources come many of those who from the comparatively modest beginning in the chorus rise to the heights of really great achievement in the theatrical profession"
Florenz Ziegfeld, Producer
Small: I love books. I read voraciously, and I happened to have been fortunate to have been in the right place at the
"I love books. I read voraciously, and I happened to have been fortunate to have been in the right place at the right time"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: Motion pictures are the art form of the 20th century, and one of the reasons is the fact that films are a slig
"Motion pictures are the art form of the 20th century, and one of the reasons is the fact that films are a slightly corrupted artform. They fit this century - they combine Art and business!"
Roger Corman, Producer
Small: Jim Cameron is proof that if you are good, youll get promoted
"Jim Cameron is proof that if you are good, you'll get promoted"
Roger Corman, Producer
Small: As a producer, I probably am a little stronger than most, since I was a director originally
"As a producer, I probably am a little stronger than most, since I was a director originally"
Roger Corman, Producer
Small: One of the worst things you can do is have a limited budget and try to do some big looking film. Thats when yo
"One of the worst things you can do is have a limited budget and try to do some big looking film. That's when you end up with very bad work"
Roger Corman, Producer
Small: Weve been working with the very best in the business. The studio really just let us alone to make the films
"We've been working with the very best in the business. The studio really just let us alone to make the films"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: Its really wonderful that its the whole franchise being recognized and its a collective award. Each film has a
"It's really wonderful that it's the whole franchise being recognized and it's a collective award. Each film has anywhere between 2,000 and 6,000 people working on it and so really the award is for each and every one of us. We are like a family"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: Because actually its really hard to get things made. It takes years. To fight the fights you inevitably have t
"Because actually it's really hard to get things made. It takes years. To fight the fights you inevitably have to fight, even when you've produced Harry Potter, you'd better have the commitment and the passion to knock down walls, not take no for an answer"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: I look forward to having the time and the opportunity to take on new challenges, but Im also aware that Ive lo
"I look forward to having the time and the opportunity to take on new challenges, but I'm also aware that I've loved every minute of the 'Potter 'experience: to make films for an enthusiastic audience and work with great material"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: All we try and do is make the best films we can. If you do that then hopefully the audiences will come, and th
"All we try and do is make the best films we can. If you do that then hopefully the audiences will come, and they have. Everything else is gravy"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: Im interested in making films of all sizes. During this time Ive made a film called The Boy in the Striped Paj
"I'm interested in making films of all sizes. During this time I've made a film called 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas', which is a modest-sized film. I was involved in 'I Am Legend' and 'Yes, Man', but 'Potter' is unique. There'll never be anything like 'Potter' again"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: I thought if I was lucky it would be a nice, modest-sized, modest-budgeted film that would be a modest success
"I thought if I was lucky it would be a nice, modest-sized, modest-budgeted film that would be a modest success. And then something happened"
David Heyman, Producer
Small: I think its great to see how theyve grown up, not just as actors but as people. Theyre still very much the sam
"I think it's great to see how they've grown up, not just as actors but as people. They're still very much the same kids that I met many years ago. They've grown up and they are funny and wicked and naughty and bright, and I think as actors their work is just getting better and better. They've blossomed"
David Heyman, Producer
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