“Good writing is deceptive in that it hides its own artifice - it makes...” — Michael Arndt Quote

“Good writing is deceptive in that it hides its own artifice - it makes it seem easy.”

“I can write two scripts concurrently, but I usually prefer to do one at a time. However, I also usually have 5 or 6 story ideas that are percolating in my head at any one time, so it can get a little crowded in there.”

“One of my favorite films is 'Late Spring' by Yasujiro Ozu. To me, it represents film as art.”

“Well, all rock and roll is based in artifice.”

“Fiction accesses a certain kind of truth through artifice. I love to create worlds that operate on their own terms.”

“Femininity in general is seen as frivolous. People often say feminine people are doing 'the most,' meaning that to don a dress, heels, lipstick and big hair is artifice, fake, and a distraction. But I knew even as a teenager that my femininity was more than just adornments: they were extensions of me, enabling me to express myself and my identity.”