Greta Gerwig

Film & Theater USA 1983 99 quotes

Indie auteur of Lady Bird, Gerwig's coming-of-age stories brimmed with quotable youthful authenticity.

Most quoted

"I think that's what's so interesting about filmmaking: it's this incredibly collaborative art form, but it's also incredibly personal."

— from Interview, 2017

"I think women are often told that they have to be one thing or another, and I'm interested in exploring the multiplicity of women."

— from Interview, 2017

"I think that the most interesting characters are often the ones who are a little bit out of step with the world."

— from Interview, 2017

All quotes by Greta Gerwig (99)

Family dynamics are endlessly fascinating.

Interview 2019

Creativity flourishes in vulnerability.

Interview 2018

Hollywood needs more diverse voices.

Speech 2016

Writing dialogue is like composing music.

Interview 2017

Improv keeps acting alive and spontaneous.

Interview 2013

Travel inspires new perspectives in storytelling.

Interview 2014

The Oscars are fun, but art is the real prize.

Interview 2018

Sisterhood is a theme I keep returning to.

Speech 2019

Directors must trust their instincts.

Interview 2021

Books are the foundation of my films.

Interview 2019

Resilience is key in a creative career.

Speech 2015

Love stories are universal and timeless.

Interview 2017

Mentors light the path in dark industries.

Interview 2016

Satire exposes societal flaws brilliantly.

Interview 2023

Personal growth fuels better narratives.

Interview 2020

Collaboration makes magic happen on screen.

Speech 2018

Dream big, even if it scares you.

Interview 2022

Coming-of-age tales never get old.

Interview 2017

Innovation comes from breaking rules.

Interview 2019