233 Quotes by Alan Bennett

There is no such thing as a good script, onlya good film, and I’m conscious that my scripts often read better than they play.

A man has been arrested in Epsom for signalling to German planes with a lighted cigarette.

God doesn’t do notes, either. Did Jesus Christ say, “Can I be excused the Crucifixion?” No!

Had she been asked if reading had enriched her life she would have had to say yes, undoubtedly, though adding with equal certainty that it had at the same time drained her life of all purpose.

Stava scoprendo che un libro tira l’altro; ovunque si voltava si aprivano nuove porte e le giornate erano sempre troppo corte per leggere quanto avrebbe voluto.

How old does one have to be still to say tits?

I’m all in favour of free expression provided it’s kept rigidly under control.

I’m not good at precise, coherent argument. But plays are suited to incoherent argument, put into the mouths of fallible people.

I know what’s required. It’s perfectly simple: Justice.