Terry Hayes
Terry Hayes
Terry Hayesis an English-born screenwriter, producer and author best known for his work with the Kennedy Miller film production house...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth8 October 1951
age australia deeply ending england found halfway traveling unhappy
I went to Australia from England when I was right at that age when you learn to read. It's a very confronting thing, traveling halfway around the world and having a mother who was deeply unhappy at ending up in Australia, so you look for some way to find comfort, I guess, and I found it in books.
british hope respect studios
Movie studios could learn a thing or two from British publishers. There is an intelligence, and a respect for writers; things that you hope for and never get in Hollywood.
biggest character degree driving force god help movies scene speak
I think I can speak with a degree of authority... today, the biggest driving force of movies is pace; God help you if you try to put in a scene that is about character and not plot.
apart interact obviously showing writers
I have nothing but praise for J. K. Rowling. Her contribution - apart from the books themselves, obviously - is showing writers how to interact with the 21st Century.
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When I was 10, my father had to go to the local library to sign a release form stating that I was allowed to borrow books from the adult section.
responsibility
We all have to take responsibility for what we say and do.
certain hard movies work
The problem with movies is you are over-rewarded for the work you do. It's hard to give up, and I got used to a certain lifestyle.
george
I got to know Australians well working on the 'Mad Max' franchise with director George Miller.
bad good
A hero can only be as good as the bad guy.
great process trying widely
When I was a kid, I went through the whole process of reading great literature and trying to be very widely read.
deeper stories thrillers
On a deeper level, I think many stories - especially thrillers - can be a journey to the heart of darkness.
espionage great
I've always had a great affection for espionage stories. I like weaving them, and I like thrillers.
high profile
It doesn't take much to get a high profile in Australia.
movies sports
Movies are a team sport now, and I want to play singles.