George Lucas Quotes

A collection of quotes by George Lucas.

George Lucas is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and entrepreneur. Born on May 14, 1944, in Modesto, California, he rose to prominence with the creation of the Star Wars saga, which became a global phenomenon. Lucas also directed the first film in the Indiana Jones series, "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and co-founded Lucasfilm Ltd. He later sold Lucasfilm to The Walt Disney Company but continues to be considered one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema.

You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and ke

You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead.

Even in high school I was very interested in history - why p

Even in high school I was very interested in history - why people do the things they do. As a kid I spent a lot of time trying to relate the past to the present.

No! Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try.

No! Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try.

Life Humor Funny Philosophy Inspirational Jedi Star Wars

The sound and music are 50% of the entertainment in a movie.

The sound and music are 50% of the entertainment in a movie.

I loved photography and everybody said it was a crazy thing

I loved photography and everybody said it was a crazy thing to do because in those days nobody made it into the film business. I mean, unless you were related to somebody there was no way in.

The secret to film is that it's an illusion.

The secret to film is that it's an illusion.

The secret is not to give up hope. It's very hard not to bec

The secret is not to give up hope. It's very hard not to because if you're really doing something worthwhile I think you will be pushed to the brink of hopelessness before you come through the other side.

If I'd have gone to art school, or stayed in anthropology, I

If I'd have gone to art school, or stayed in anthropology, I probably would have ended up back in film ... Mostly I just followed my inner feelings and passions ... and kept going to where it got warmer and warmer, until it finally got hot ... Everybody has talent. It's just a matter of moving around until you've discovered what it is.

Film / Filmmaking / Movies

Learning to make films is very easy. Learning what to make f

Learning to make films is very easy. Learning what to make films about is very hard.

'Star Wars' is fun, its exciting, its inspirational, and peo

'Star Wars' is fun, its exciting, its inspirational, and people respond to that. It's what they want.