Erin Cressida Wilson Quotes
I needed to enhance the outward threat to Rachel.In the book [Girl on the Train], her inner threat is so strong; the fear of herself and her inability to remember and the false memories. In the film [Girl on the Train]I wanted to increase the exterior threat. So that's why Allison's part was bigger and was an important part of the climax of the film.
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The mind moves in the direction of our currently dominant thoughts.
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It is human nature to hate the man whom you have hurt.
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Timidity does not inspire bold acts.
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Debate and divergence of views can only enrich our history and culture.
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An efficient government is dangerous in the hands of the wrong man. Sadly, the right sort of man never seems interested in the job.
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I'm against a signature look, as that can be very outdating. But having said that, I also know my best qualities, so I'm not going to foolhardily give away my power.
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I never thought 'Stairway to Heaven' was a long song. I loved how there was this part and then there was another part that was completely different.
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I'm not telling you what to do on the Sabbath, and you won't tell me.
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My parents are divorced, and seeing that was really painful for me. Really painful for me. But that's also a big part of why I'm intrigued by the dynamics between people – because I was close to something that fell apart.
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I was a Girl Scout!
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We have to tell people who need help that it's OK to ask for it.
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I can never believe how much time and energy and money and talent and everything else is being poured into horrible ideas.
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In England I am not English, in India I am not Indian. I am chained to the 1,000 square miles that is Trinidad; but I will evade that fate yet.
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When you're competitive, the last thing you want to do is come out of a game, regardless of what kind of injury it is - whether it's an ankle, a knee, a rib, or a head injury.
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That's what the sari is about. Everything is covered, yet a peep of an ankle can be a turn on for men.
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The only people for me are the mad ones: the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who... burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow Roman candles.
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My home has to feel airy and bright with natural light. I don't switch on lamps until it is literally black outside.
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I know it's a cliche, but the whole family is just whacked. I mean, we're all out of our minds. They're the funniest, most eccentric bizarre people I've ever met, my siblings.
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I'm not at all a hero. I'm a wussy.
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I think it's important to give young people the freedom to follow their ideas and pursue their interests.
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My work in government has flowed from the fundamental idea of personal empowerment. It's about giving people the tools they need to pave their own way.
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I believe that dance communicates man's deepest, highest and most truly spiritual thoughts and emotions far better than words, spoken or written.
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Why is being a woman so surprising? There are two sexes. A man and a woman. So, if it's not a man in a movie, what else was it going to be?
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I needed to enhance the outward threat to Rachel.In the book [Girl on the Train], her inner threat is so strong; the fear of herself and her inability to remember and the false memories. In the film [Girl on the Train]I wanted to increase the exterior threat. So that's why Allison's part was bigger and was an important part of the climax of the film.
