Antony Starr Quotes

And I guess I'm a kid at heart in that when I go for entertainment, I want to be totally transported. I want to go somewhere else; I want to encounter different things, different beings, different universes. And so I love that aspect of being able to play those things in both 'True Blood' and in 'American Horror Story.'

I always loved having the chance to disappear in a story. I always was kind of obsessed with that.

I feel the same magic about 'Angel Falls' that I did with 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mod Squad.'

Bond is fantasy.

From a good book, I want to be taken to the very edge. I want a glimpse into that outer darkness.

I do like fantasy films.

I love horror, fantasy and sci-fi. Those are my genres of love and devotion.

I don't often know exactly what's coming next, and that makes it more fun. And you know, for me, this entire genre is all about that; it's all about having fun and getting away from the mundane world for just a little while.

In creating the Harry Potter artwork, I try to bring a certain amount of realism and believability to the characters and setting, but still add an element of wonder and the unknown.

I discovered the fun of genre is... you get to explore your fears, and you get to use the metaphor of the genre - whether it's a giant monster or a... 12-year-old vampire. Whatever it is, you can sink something underneath the surface and make a personal film under the guise of great fun romp.

I wasn't a big science-fiction fan growing up. But I loved Jules Verne and Sherlock Holmes. Both came into play on 'The X-Files.'

One of the fantastic things about books, fiction or non-fiction, is the way they give you a chance to look into different lives.

German readers are much like Brits or Americans: They read for the thrill of it, the occasional shudder down the spine, knowing it's not real - but looking over their shoulders anyway, just in case.

A great book provides escapism for me. The artistry and the creativity in a story are better than any drugs.

I like being scared, so I've always liked fairy tales because they're kind of creepy.

It's all about escapism. That's essentially what all movies are about. It's a vicarious thrill.

I'm a huge fan of science fiction and fantasy - not so much horror because I get a bit scared.

I was always a really big fan of R. L. Stine and the 'Goosebumps' T.V. series and the 'Goosebumps' books.

Fairytales have always got to have that scary quality, as long as you make them laugh.

It's really surreal to be in something under the 'Goosebumps' title.

Fiction, even when it's grim and hard, is fun.

I love the ultimate escapism of paranormal and fantasy - all of the otherworldly creatures, magic, and possibilities that transport both reader and writer away from reality for a while - it's such delicious fun!

In a book, you can create a world in your imagination that's as intricate as you want. Even something like 'Angels & Demons.' I was reading it, thinking, 'This is incredible! This is so scary!'

It's amazing to dwell in the world of fantasy and fear.

I think fantasy thrillers excite audiences as, inherently, people have a fascination for the unknown and the unexplained.