Jan 29 2007
Writer Extraordinaire
“Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own instead of someone else’s.”
– Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder, the Austrian-American film director who gave us classic films like the farcical Some Like It Hot and the sardonic Sunset Boulevard, as well as The Lost Weekend, The Apartment, Double Indemnity, Stalag 17, Witness for the Prosecution and many more.
His, was a true rags-to-riches success story. Born in 1906 in the Austria-Hungarian empire, he fled the Nazi regime in 1934, arriving in Los Angeles with $11 and speaking almost no English. By the 1950’s, he had become one of Hollywood’s greatest directors, directing more than 60 films. He won six Oscars and the National Medal of Honor. He died in 2002.
If you have never had the pleasure of watching any of his many movies, do yourself a favor and rent a few of them. This man was a true writer and knew his craft. Watch his movies, read the scripts and study them - he has much to teach us.
Sarah
2 responses so far
I like that…..”I’m a Writer but then Nobody’s Perfect”
So very true!
I’ve seen some of those movies, and they were fabulous!
Jennifer
yes jennifer, when i saw that i almost liked it better than the highlighted quote. i hope i have something as honest on my headstone when the time comes. his movies are fabulous and timeless too, i think.
sarah
I’ve found a new phrase for my tombstone.
~m
Thanks…
you mean, i’ve found a new phrase for my tombstone.
sarah