Ed Wood

Worst director ever

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Sayings by Ed Wood

Why shoot it twice when you can shoot it once?

1950s-1960s — Attributed, reflecting his efficiency (or lack thereof) on set.
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The greatest films are made with passion, not money.

1950s-1970s — Attributed, reflecting his philosophy of filmmaking.
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I'm just trying to make a living.

1960s-1970s — Attributed, reflecting the pragmatic side of his filmmaking.
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Bela Lugosi was my best friend.

1950s — Reported in biographies and interviews about his relationship with Lugosi.
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I was born to make movies.

1950s-1970s — Quoted by Rudolph Grey in 'Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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They call me the worst director. I call myself prolific.

1970s — Attributed, a defiant response to his critics.
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I just want to leave my mark on the world.

1970s — Quoted by Rudolph Grey in 'Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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To be different is to be brave.

1950s — General sentiment expressed in his life and work, especially 'Glen or Glenda'.
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I never had a formal education in filmmaking. I learned by doing.

1940s-1950s — Reported in biographies about his self-taught approach.
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Life is too short to make boring movies.

1950s-1970s — Attributed, reflecting his desire for unique and often bizarre storytelling.
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I believe in the power of dreams.

1950s-1970s — Quoted by Rudolph Grey in 'Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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I'm not afraid to take risks.

1950s-1970s — General attitude expressed in his unconventional filmmaking.
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They'll remember me, even if it's for all the wrong reasons.

1970s — Attributed, a prophetic statement about his posthumous fame.
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I can't imagine anyone being interested in a movie about some guy who makes a movie.

1950s — Reported by Rudolph Grey in 'Ed Wood: Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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My next picture is going to be about a monster that comes out of a toilet.

1950s — Reported by Rudolph Grey in 'Ed Wood: Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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I'm not interested in making good movies. I'm interested in making movies.

1950s — Reported by Rudolph Grey in 'Ed Wood: Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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I always said I'd rather be a director than a millionaire.

1950s — Reported by Rudolph Grey in 'Ed Wood: Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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I've learned more about filmmaking from watching bad movies than from watching good movies.

1950s — Reported by Rudolph Grey in 'Ed Wood: Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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I want to be remembered as the guy who made the worst movies ever.

1950s — Reported by Rudolph Grey in 'Ed Wood: Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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Why do you always want to make a story? Why can't you just make a movie?

1950s — Reported by Rudolph Grey in 'Ed Wood: Nightmare of Ecstasy'
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