Quentin Tarantino quotes

Quentin Tarantino, a legendary filmmaker, has revolutionized the world of cinema with his unique storytelling and directorial style. Born on March 27, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Tarantino's films have amassed a cult following and critical acclaim. From "Pulp Fiction" to "Kill Bill," he expertly blends genres, creating unforgettable cinematic experiences. With meticulous attention to detail and a penchant for nonlinear narratives, Tarantino has established himself as a true visionary. His iconic dialogue, intense visuals, and eclectic soundtracks make his movies instantly recognizable. As an SEO friendly bio, discover how Quentin Tarantino's genius has shaped the industry and captivated audiences worldwide.

I was kind of excited to go to jail for the first time and I learnt some great dialogue.

- Quentin Tarantino

That's when you know you've found somebody really special. When you can just shut the fuck up for a minute and comfortably share silence.

- Quentin Tarantino

There are two ways: my way and the highway.

- Quentin Tarantino

Something stopped me in school a little bit. Anything that I'm not interested in, I can't even feign interest.

- Quentin Tarantino

I'm not a Hollywood basher because enough good movies come out of the Hollywood system every year to justify its existence, without any apologies.

- Quentin Tarantino

Movies are not about the weekend that they're released, and in the grand scheme of things, that's probably the most unimportant time of a film's life.

- Quentin Tarantino

When I'm writing something, I try not to get analytical about it as I'm doing it, as I'm writing it.

- Quentin Tarantino

To me, America is just another market.

- Quentin Tarantino

I want to top expectations. I want to blow you away.

- Quentin Tarantino

As a viewer, the minute I start getting confused, I check out of the movie. Emotionally, I'm severed.

- Quentin Tarantino

I was kind of excited about going to jail the first time and I learnt some great dialogue.

- Quentin Tarantino

I want to have the fun of doing anime and I love anime, but I can't do storyboards because I can't really draw and that's what they live and die on.

- Quentin Tarantino

I've always thought John Travolta is one of the greatest movie stars Hollywood has ever produced.

- Quentin Tarantino

To me, movies and music go hand in hand. When I'm writing a script, one of the first things I do is find the music I'm going to play for the opening sequence.

- Quentin Tarantino

I couldn't spell anything. I couldn't remember anything, but I could go to a movie and I knew who starred in it, who directed it, everything.

- Quentin Tarantino

I steal from every movie ever made.

- Quentin Tarantino

I want do a Mandarin language movie. It'll probably be the next movie I do after the one I do next.

- Quentin Tarantino

The good ideas will survive.

- Quentin Tarantino

I always do an all-night horror marathon on Saturdays where we start at seven and go until five in the morning.

- Quentin Tarantino

I've always wanted to work with Warren Beatty.

- Quentin Tarantino

My plan is to have a theatre in some small town or something and I'll be manager. Ill be the crazy old movie guy.

- Quentin Tarantino

I'm a historian in my own mind.

- Quentin Tarantino

Dogs got personality. Personality goes a long way.

- Quentin Tarantino

I've always considered myself a filmmaker who writes stuff for himself to do.

- Quentin Tarantino

My parents said, Oh, he's going to be a director someday. I wanted to be an actor.

- Quentin Tarantino

I'm very happy with the way I write. I think I do it good. But I've never really considered myself a writer.

- Quentin Tarantino

I don't believe in elitism. I don't think the audience is this dumb person lower than me. I am the audience.

- Quentin Tarantino

I don't think Pulp Fiction is hard to watch at all.

- Quentin Tarantino

I'm a big collector of vinyl - I have a record room in my house - and I've always had a huge soundtrack album collection.

- Quentin Tarantino

Violence is one of the most fun things to watch.

- Quentin Tarantino