82 Quotes by Martin McDonagh

The fact that ticket prices are way too expensive, and there’s only one bunch of people going to see Broadway shows, is something I’ve never liked.

Though it may not seem like it, I never try to write about a place, per se; it’s always, first and last, about story. Story is everything. Story and a bit of attitude.

It’s like two years straight out of your life doing a film. It’s very enjoyable, especially working with the guys, but I kind of like the idea of traveling and growing, and developing as a writer and as a filmmaker.

I pick and choose what I want to do at any given time, and what not to do, importantly. My agents, I won’t hear about any offers or options.

I think as a writer you never have to flee from fame because you’re not that visible in the first place, but, after the Broadway success of ‘Beauty Queen,’ people were coming up to me all the time, and I wasn’t really prepared for that level of attention.

My plays are always pushing towards cinema anyway. They’re down and dirty, real and more fun.

I hope there’s some kind of morality in all my work.

When you’ve got good actors, they’re going to come up with good stuff, but you’re never quite sure how the dynamics are going to work between them.

I used to love you very much.