Top 10 most inspiring quotes by George Orson Welles
- In my real movie-going days, which were the thirties, you didn’t stand in line. You strolled down the street and sallied into the theater at any hour of the day or night.
- As for my style, for my vision of the cinema, editing is not simply one aspect; it’s the aspect.
- The trouble with a movie is that it’s old before it’s released. It’s no accident that it comes in a can.
- I don’t regard my career as something so precious that it comes before my convictions.
- I never make my mind up about anything at all, until it’s over and done with.
- The truth about any man can only be calculated by the sum of everything that has been said about him.
- I’m not a walking extra in a Chekhov play; I’m no Slavic gloom or Irish gloom. I mark only the happy hours, like the sundial, because otherwise I would have gone nuts.
- I discovered at the age of six that everything was a phony, worked with mirrors. Since then, I’ve always wanted to be a magician.
- It would be so much better if the critics would come, not on first nights, but on last nights, when they could exercise their undoubted flair for funeral orations.
- When television came along, I’d already done more than 10 years of radio work and I thought everyone would want me. I sat around waiting for the phone to ring – and it didn’t.
George Orson Welles (1915-1985) was a pioneering American actor, director, writer, and producer who left an indelible mark on the fields of theater, radio, and film. Born on May 6, 1915, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Welles displayed immense talent from an early age and gained fame as a child prodigy in stage magic and acting.
His groundbreaking work in radio theater, particularly the radio adaptation of H.G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds,” catapulted him to national fame in 1938. Welles co-founded the Mercury Theatre, which produced innovative stage productions, including his iconic 1938 performance of “Julius Caesar.”
In 1941, at the age of 25, Welles directed, co-wrote, and starred in “Citizen Kane,” widely regarded as one of the greatest films in cinema history. The film’s innovative storytelling techniques and deep exploration of a complex central character revolutionized filmmaking.
Despite early success, Welles faced numerous challenges in the film industry, often clashing with studios and struggling to secure funding for his projects. Nevertheless, he continued to create remarkable works, including “The Magnificent Ambersons,” “Touch of Evil,” and “Chimes at Midnight.”
Welles’ artistic vision and uncompromising approach to filmmaking have inspired generations of directors. He remains a legendary figure, celebrated for his contributions to both the artistic and technical aspects of cinema. George Orson Welles passed away on October 10, 1985, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to shape the world of entertainment.
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