Jane Goldman Quotes

English - Writer Born: June 11, 1970

A friend of mine, Neil Gaiman, had the film rights to his book 'Stardust' bought by producer Matthew Vaughn and suggested I adapt it for the screen.

Jane Goldman

Vengeance is the act of turning anger in on yourself. On the surface it may be directed at someone else, but it is a surefire recipe for arresting emotional recovery.

Jane Goldman

My idea of growing old gracefully is probably different to other people's!

Jane Goldman

I'm personally fed up with people seeing women and girls cast as victims.

Jane Goldman

Always build. If you start at fever pitch, there's nowhere to go.

Jane Goldman

I see my role as a translator, telling the story that's in the book using the more visual language of film.

Jane Goldman

The only moment I become aware of being the only woman in a meeting is when actresses are being discussed. If someone's critical of how a woman looks, they turn to me and apologize.

Jane Goldman