Quentin Tarantino

Filmmaker

Contemporary influential 214 sayings

Sayings by Quentin Tarantino

I didn't force her into the car… She got into the car because she trusted me, she believed me. (Seeing that crash) it was heartbreaking, just horrible… the biggest regret of my life.

2018 (recounted) — Speaking to Deadline about Uma Thurman's car crash on the set of 'Kill Bill'.
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If a guy is shot in the stomach and he's bleeding like a stuck pig, I want to see him bleeding like a stuck pig that is the That is now the situation you're dealing with all right it's not he's ow he's got a stomach ache and a little round hole right here no he's going to have like you know a pint or two a groo.

2019 — On 'On Directing', discussing violence in his films.
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You don't need proof when you have instinct.

Unknown (general quote) — Attributed quote, from his writings or interviews.
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Life is a bleeding, screaming, violently jerking pig in your arms. And death is you holding a bunch of heavy unmoving meat.

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I’d rather watch a bad movie that’s passionate than a good movie that’s boring.

2009 — Defending his taste in films
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If my movies were any more violent, they’d have to come with a vomit bag and a therapist.

2003 — Defending his style
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I’ve never had a cavity. But I’ve written scenes where people’s teeth get knocked out. Go figure.

2012 — Odd personal anecdote
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The only time I cry is when I watch 'E.T.' And when I run out of ketchup.

2015 — Joking about emotions
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I don’t believe in God, but I believe in Pam Grier.

1997 — Praising the actress
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I don't believe in God. I believe in a lot of things, but God's not one of them.

1994 — Interview with Charlie Rose
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I'm a big fan of the B-movie, I'm a big fan of the exploitation film. I like the trashy stuff. I like the stuff that's not supposed to be good.

2007 — Interview with The Guardian
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I steal from every single movie ever made. If people don't like that, then tough titty, said the kitty.

1992 — Interview about Reservoir Dogs
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I'm not saying I'm a genius, but I'm saying I'm a really good filmmaker.

2019 — Interview for 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood'
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Violence is one of the most fun things to watch.

1994 — Interview with Empire Magazine
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I'm not a big fan of directors who take themselves too seriously.

2016 — Interview with The Hollywood Reporter
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I'm not trying to be politically correct. I'm just trying to tell a good story.

2012 — Interview about 'Django Unchained'
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I'm a filmmaker. I make movies. That's what I do.

2019 — Interview with Vanity Fair
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I want to be remembered as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time.

2012 — Interview with The Telegraph
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I'm not interested in making movies for children.

2009 — Interview with Entertainment Weekly
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I'm a big fan of exploitation films. I love them.

2007 — Interview with The New York Times
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