All characters come from people I know, but after the initial inspiration, I tend to modify the characters so they fit with the story.
Nicholas Sparks
I wanted to tell my story in a way I haven't done before, things I've been going through in my life.
Bubba Sparxxx
I think songwriters are more related to fiction writers. The Odyssey was a story in song. To me, that's so beautiful, all those painted... →
Regina Spektor
I'll tell you what I miss most. What I would love to do, more than anything, is just anthologies. With an anthology you can tell any story and be... →
Aaron Spelling
My whole life story is kind of a backhanded compliment.
Tori Spelling
People have forgotten how to tell a story. Stories don't have a middle or an end any more. They usually have a beginning that never stops... →
Steven Spielberg
When I don't have a story to tell, I'm a terror to live with.
I've always wanted to tell a story about Lincoln. I saw a paternal father figure; I saw someone who was completely, stubbornly committed to his... →
'E.T.' began with me trying to write a story about my parents' divorce.
The bones of the story of 'War Horse' is a love story. That's what makes it universal.