David Lynch Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Lynch.

David Lynch is an American filmmaker, artist, musician, and writer, known for his unique and enigmatic style. He was born on January 20, 1946, in Missoula, Montana. Lynch initially pursued a career in painting and studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before transitioning to filmmaking.

In the late 1970s, Lynch gained critical acclaim with his first feature-length film, "Eraserhead," a surrealist body horror film that became a cult classic. He further solidified his reputation as a visionary director with movies like "Blue Velvet" in 1986 and the neo-noir mystery "Mulholland Drive" in 2001, both of which received widespread acclaim and cemented his status as a master of the psychological thriller genre.

Lynch's works often delve into the dark and subconscious realms of human experience, combining elements of mystery, horror, and surrealism. They are characterized by their dreamlike visuals, atmospheric sound design, and explorations of the darker side of human nature.

Aside from filmmaking, Lynch has also ventured into other artistic mediums, including painting, photography, and music. He has released several albums, collaborated with musicians like the late Julee Cruise, and received Grammy nominations for his work.

Throughout his career, David Lynch has remained a highly influential figure in the world of cinema, renowned for his distinctive style and thought-provoking storytelling. His impact on filmmaking has secured him a place as one of the most respected and iconic directors of his generation.

This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top.

This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top.

Every single thing in the world that was made by anyone star

Every single thing in the world that was made by anyone started with an idea. So to catch one that is powerful enough to fall in love with, it is one of the most beautiful experiences. It's like being jolted with electricity and knowledge at the same time.

Experience Time Love Thetimes

Life is very, very complicated and so films should be allowe

Life is very, very complicated and so films should be allowed to be too.

I hate slick and pretty things. I prefer mistakes and accide

I hate slick and pretty things. I prefer mistakes and accidents. Which is why I like things like cuts and bruises - they're like little flowers. I've always said that if you have a name for something, like 'cut' or 'bruise,' people will automatically be disturbed by it. But when you see the same thing in nature, and you don't know what it is, it can be very beautiful.

Beauty Ugliness

You're right on the money with that. We're all like detectiv

You're right on the money with that. We're all like detectives in life. There's something at the end of the trail that we're all looking for.

There's always fear of the unknown where there's mystery. It

There's always fear of the unknown where there's mystery. It's possible to achieve a state where you realize the truth of life and fear disappears, and a lot of people have reached that state, but next to none of them are on Earth. There's probably a few.

Life Truth People Mystery

Sex is a doorway to something so powerful and mystical, but

Sex is a doorway to something so powerful and mystical, but movies usually depict it in a completely flat way.

Absurdity is what I like most in life, and there's humor in

Absurdity is what I like most in life, and there's humor in struggling in ignorance. If you saw a man repeatedly running into a wall until he was a bloody pulp, after a while it would make you laugh because it becomes absurd.

The ideas dictate everything, you have to be true to that or

The ideas dictate everything, you have to be true to that or you're dead.

If we didn't want to upset anyone, we would make films about

If we didn't want to upset anyone, we would make films about sewing, but even that could be dangerous. But I think finally, in a film, it is how the balance is and the feelings are. But I think there has to be those contrasts and strong things within a film for the total experience.

I didn't watch much TV as a kid and I don' t watch it now. I

I didn't watch much TV as a kid and I don' t watch it now. I don' t find anything beautiful or unique to the medium, and the only thing you can do on TV that you can't do in film is make a continuing story - which is so cool!

The business side of film has goofed up so many things, but

The business side of film has goofed up so many things, but even that's changing. It happened to the music industry and now it's happening to the film studios. It's crazy what's going on. But artists should have control of their work especially if, as I always say, you never turn down a good idea and never take a bad idea.