Author: Christopher Hampton

Quotes

There was a moment in the early '80s when I wanted to work on films and wanted to live in L.A.

There was a moment in the early '80s when I wanted to work on films and wanted to live in L.A.

- Christopher Hampton

If I had to give a definition of capitalism I would say: the process whereby American girls turn into American women.

If I had to give a definition of capitalism I would say: the process whereby American girls turn into American women.

- Christopher Hampton

I always divide people into two groups. Those who live by what they know to be a lie, and those who live by what they believe, falsely, to be the truth.

I always divide people into two groups. Those who live by what they know to be a lie, and those who live by what they believe, falsely, to be the truth.

- Christopher Hampton

If you take a really good book, then the potential is for a really good film. But you've got to get it right.

If you take a really good book, then the potential is for a really good film. But you've got to get it right.

- Christopher Hampton

To seduce a woman famous for strict morals, religious fervor and the happiness of her marriage: what could possibly be more prestigious?

To seduce a woman famous for strict morals, religious fervor and the happiness of her marriage: what could possibly be more prestigious?

- Christopher Hampton

It's great to get out of the study and work with real living and breathing people.

It's great to get out of the study and work with real living and breathing people.

- Christopher Hampton

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