John Patrick Shanley quotes

Trying to lead an interesting life, a fruitful life, is a big challenge. (John Patrick Shanley)
Monogamy is like a 40-watt bulb. It works, but its not enough. View quote
John Patrick Shanley
Women consume, and they must be directed what to consume, or they may identify you as lunch. View quote
John Patrick Shanley
Conscience is the most dangerous thing you possess. If you wake it up, it may destroy you. To live a life of total moral rigor is not necessarily the way to go. It's the path for very few people. Most people need to come up with some kind of middle ground that satisfies their practical, moral, and philosophical esthetic needs. View quote
John Patrick Shanley
When I write a screenplay - and I think this is true for a lot of people - you direct the movie. That's what writing a screenplay is. View quote
John Patrick Shanley
I was in the Marine Corps in 1971. The idea 'Where does authority come from?' is fascinating to me. And also, the idea of a chaplain is fascinating to me because it's a man of the cloth in uniform, and it's the uniform of a killing machine. Back when I was in the Corps, when I saw that, I was amazed by it. View quote
John Patrick Shanley