I had read enough mediocre scripts and was determined not to inflict another one on the world.

- Michael Arndt

You never want your second act or the whole movie to just be this relentless march towards its goal. You want things to take the audience by surprise.

- Michael Arndt

The best writing really does come from the deepest, most private part of you.

- Michael Arndt

It drives me crazy when people say, "All we're trying to do is create entertainment." I feel like people go to movies for more than that.

- Michael Arndt

In terms of writing characters or stories, at least initially, there's no difference between live-action and animation. A good story is a good story,…

- Michael Arndt

I figured I’d probably write 50 scripts in my life. Out of those 50, I figured maybe five would be produced, and that maybe one or two would be succe…

- Michael Arndt

We have the freedom to excel or inhibit our potential. You are the grand designer of your thoughts and emotions. At some level or another you are the…

- Michael Arndt

Every problem offers an opportunity for a solution. if you are in the right frame of mind to find it.

- Michael Arndt

The number one metaphor I have in my mind for writing a screenplay is that...you're trying to climb a mountain blindfolded. And the funny thing about…

- Michael Arndt