119 Quotes by M. Night Shyamalan

Basically, when I'm writing something, I think about what is the subject of the piece. The subject of the piece is our fear of getting old, which is a variation on our fear of dying.

There is no one looking out for us. We are all alone.

If I'm hesitant at all about an idea, then that's not the right idea.

People break down into two groups when the experience something lucky. Group number one sees it as more than luck, more than coincidence. They see it as a sign, evidence, that there is someone up there, watching out for them. Group number two sees it as just pure luck. Just a happy turn of chance.

Saw #‎ Birdman . Such singular, audacious filmmaking. Can't stop thinking about the ending.

Sometimes people can write really great scenes and even a great episode, but they can't see the bigger picture.

For instance, The Sixth Sense had mediocre to bad reviews. Slowly, the audience pushed it and it received critical attention.

When you find your voice, your life takes on grace.

I had a desire to do TV and wanted to get in, in the right way, knowing that I was going to learn a lot, along the way.