Charlie Chaplin/filmmaking

Famous quotes containing the words charlie chaplin, chaplin and/or filmmaking:

    What do you want meaning for? Life is desire, not meaning!
    Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977)

    Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.
    —Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977)

    As far as the filmmaking process is concerned, stars are essentially worthless—and absolutely essential.
    William Goldman (b. 1931)