Diablo Cody Quotes

A collection of quotes by Diablo Cody.

Diablo Cody, born as Brook Busey-Maurio, is an American screenwriter, producer, and author. She was born on June 14, 1978, in Lemont, Illinois. Cody gained widespread recognition and acclaim for her debut screenplay, "Juno," released in 2007. The film earned her an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the industry.

Before her foray into screenwriting, Cody worked in advertising as a young adult and later pursued a career as a stripper. She chronicled her experiences in the candid memoir, "Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper," published in 2005. This book showcased her unique writing style and served as a precursor to her success in the film industry.

Following the success of "Juno," Diablo Cody continued to establish herself as a notable screenwriter, penning scripts for films like "Jennifer's Body" (2009) and "Young Adult" (2011). Additionally, she ventured into television, creating and executive producing the series "United States of Tara" (2009-2011), which received critical acclaim and several awards.

Cody's distinctive writing style often incorporates witty dialogues and explores complex themes with a touch of humor. Over the years, she has become known for her distinctive voice and ability to depict complex female characters. Through her contributions to film and television, Diablo Cody has made a lasting impact on the industry and continues to be a revered figure in the world of storytelling.

It's possible that I've matured as a writer, and I hope I've

It's possible that I've matured as a writer, and I hope I've matured emotionally, but I always find myself revisiting these adolescent scenes.

Hope

I had the experience last year of directing my first feature

I had the experience last year of directing my first feature while I had a 1-year-old son and while I was also pregnant, so I am now well aware of the difficulties women who are rearing children face when they're also trying to make headway in mainstream of film.

Experience

I don't know why, but I've always been a sucker for roller c

I don't know why, but I've always been a sucker for roller coasters in movies.

Movies

You know, I did not like being famous. It was a stressful an

You know, I did not like being famous. It was a stressful and ugly time, and I'm glad it's over.

Famous

I do not quote my own movies. I think I would be pretty insu

I do not quote my own movies. I think I would be pretty insufferable if I did.

Movies

Fact: The new '90210' is cooler than the old '90210.' It's t

Fact: The new '90210' is cooler than the old '90210.' It's the lithe, streamlined Skipper to the elder series' venerable Barbie. Gone are the traditional parents - they've been replaced by a hipster mom n' pop who get busted necking in the car.

Car

People don't have these tidy little redemption arcs in reali

People don't have these tidy little redemption arcs in reality the way they do in movies.

Movies

I want Maggie Gyllenhaal. I don't know why. I don't think sh

I want Maggie Gyllenhaal. I don't know why. I don't think she necessarily looks like me or acts like me, I just think she's a cool actress and she could play me, so there you go.

Cool

People have always wanted to be recognized, and that's human

People have always wanted to be recognized, and that's human nature. But people used to want to be recognized for their accomplishments, and now they simply want to be visible.

Nature

I'm not an especially highbrow person, but I have always lov

I'm not an especially highbrow person, but I have always loved small, quirky, edgy movies.

Movies

I hear that 5 o'clock whistle in my mind like Fred Flintston

I hear that 5 o'clock whistle in my mind like Fred Flintstone and I have to stop. I'm also not much of a morning writer. I have a sweet spot from about 11am to 4pm. But I really work during that time.

Morning

I normally ignore the History Channel.

I normally ignore the History Channel.

History

There's a weird cloud around you when you're recognizable. I

There's a weird cloud around you when you're recognizable. It was a brief window for me. I think you have to have a pathological need for attention of any type, negative or positive, to thrive in that kind of situation. And I only want compliments.

Positive

One nice thing about being a woman in Hollywood is that the

One nice thing about being a woman in Hollywood is that the women tend to be very close-knit. All of us writers and directors know each other and cling to each other for safety and support, and it's really a completely different vibe than the men experience out here, where they're all trying to murder each other.

Experience

There's probably no experience more alienating than fame, ot

There's probably no experience more alienating than fame, other than a terminal illness, where you actually find yourself in a situation that nobody around you can relate to.

Experience

I just go about my life. I'm a mom, I drive an SUV, I go to

I just go about my life. I'm a mom, I drive an SUV, I go to the grocery store every day. I'm definitely not a celebrity. I always say that I'm a celebrity-adjacent.

Mom

The best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for

The best thing you can do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are.

Best

I absolutely relate to being alone in squalor, trying to com

I absolutely relate to being alone in squalor, trying to come up with something adequate. I relate to that, and I've been known to crawl out of bed and drink out of a 2-liter bottle of Diet Coke.

Alone

If being an attractive woman got you attention for directing

If being an attractive woman got you attention for directing, then the entire 'best director' category would be comprised of models. To me, that is just the most ludicrous connection that you could make.

Best

I don't think I ever got the hang of the writers' room. I lo

I don't think I ever got the hang of the writers' room. I love collaborating with people, but I really do my best work alone, and I think I would want to - if I did something again, I think I'd want to take total ownership the way Aaron Sorkin or David Kelley does.

Alone