Impactful Storytelling Quotes

There's no doubt in my mind that 'Slam' is going to be huge. It's a film about the power of language. People are going to see this and get blown away.

Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today.

Whenever you try to preach something, people will not accept or invite it into their lives. But if it is said in a light way, people understand it better, and it is as true for films as it is for life.

You're going to run into a great deal of opinions. I think that's just fertile ground for us. What else would you want to write a show about than something that is that much of a pressure cooker, that has that much influence and impact? We're going to run into a lot of different opinions, but it's inspiring to me that newsmen and newswomen have reached out and said how thrilled they are with what we're doing.

'Modern Family' has definitely opened up a lot of doors and I will always be grateful.

I can't impress enough upon people that if you tell an honest story that people relate to and people believe and invest in, you can do anything.

Whether I act or direct I ensure that there is a social message attached.

If we weigh the significance of a book by the effect it has on its readers, then the great children's books suddenly turn up very high on the list.

I prefer to make movies which not only have a message for 'then' but a message for 'now.'

I've been spoiled by this project. I was given the script and went in to read, realizing that this was a powerful story and one that wasn't told very often.

I like the films that gain awareness at the end - a sort of breakout moment.

If you're lucky enough to be involved in a film that's about something very real and that you hope will continue to hold up in 20 years' time it just gives you more energy and makes it feel all the more worthwhile.

I think the audience know which films are aimed at their pocket, and which films are aimed at their soul. There are a lot of films out there made by people who are genuinely trying to make a change.

Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.

Generally, I love being part of a project that imparts a positive message, is somehow educational or enlightening, helps to bridge differences, or inspires viewers in some way.

When you feel moved by the story, you want to tell that story.

I want to build a legacy at the WWE, but I definitely want to continue to grow the Bella Empire. I want it to go beyond the ring. I would love to be a motivational speaker.

At the end of the day, TV is supposed to be entertaining. But it's important for me that there's some take-away value from it.

I don't think a film that has no effect on people or society is a good film.

You know, we didn't want to kill anyone, but we knew that "Star Wars" is a generational tale. It always is. And for it to have some guts and some resonance and true stakes, I don't think that everyone could have come through the story unscathed.

I've been waiting a long time to be a children's book author. I've spent decades getting good enough to write for children. When a kid likes my book, or just likes that I'm visiting and talking to him or her, and I get a hug, I feel reborn. That hug that says you made a connection - there's nothing better in the whole wide world.

If my films make one more person miserable, I'll feel I have done my job.

The great thing about the movies ... is-you're giving people little ... tiny pieces of time ... that they never forget.

I'm very proud of 'Calvary.' It's been doing well; it has legs. It's no easy ride. It packs a punch, this one.

I'm happy that people have loved my film and my work. I have always let my work do the talking, and I guess I have proved to my critics that I'm not over.