There is a sort of theory that you should adapt bad books because they always make more successful films.

- Christopher Hampton

A great number of the disappointments and mishaps of the troubled world are the direct result of literature and the allied arts. It is our belief tha…

- Christopher Hampton

To seduce a woman famous for strict morals, religious fervor and the happiness of her marriage: what could possibly be more prestigious?

- Christopher Hampton

There was a moment in the early '80s when I wanted to work on films and wanted to live in L.A.

- Christopher Hampton

Since my adaptation of Ian McEwan's 'Atonement,' I get sent a lot of novels that people think will work as movies. So every now and then I make a poi…

- Christopher Hampton

I love films. If I'd known how to get into or do it from the word go, I would have done that.

- Christopher Hampton

My problem is I'm a man of no convictions - at least, I think I am.

- Christopher Hampton

I find I have to give myself a day when I just shut myself off and do nothing but read.

- Christopher Hampton

Masturbation is the thinking man's television.

- Christopher Hampton