102 Quotes by Michael Pitt

I’m not prejudiced about what type of movies I’m in, what form they take or whether they’re studio or independent. I just want to make films that are going to be good. The main reason is not to make money, although at some points it’s really difficult when you’re broke.

Acting is really scary, but it’s also challenging, fun, hard work. There’s always an element of improvisation with every actor, even when something is really scripted.

I’m really, really blessed. Not only am I blessed to have found that I love making films, but I’m also insanely blessed to be able to do it. I have to remind myself that when I’m complaining.

I’m always trying to work on scripts. I’m pretty selective. Sometimes maybe too much because I’m broke .

If a religious person says “No, no, no” and they won’t listen to science, it makes me think that they don’t have faith in their own religion.

Personally, I’m very classic. If I’m going to wear a suit, it’s going to be classic, black, and fit very well. There’s nothing like it.

A kid now can practically record a song or edit a short film on his way to school. I think that will produce, perhaps, more less-interesting things – or you’ll have to search more to find the interesting things. But I also think it’s exciting.

There are two kinds of directors: There’s the kind where two plus two equals four, and you have to help them figure it out. And then there’s the kind that throws you in a room, locks the door, sets the house on fire and films it.

Now is a very interesting time because of the digital cameras, and the fact that you can edit anywhere. It’s a great time to be a filmmaker, is a great time to be starting off.