Quote by David Mitchell
I think all writers of my age who are brought up on films probably by the age of 16 have seen many more films than they have read classics of literature. We can't help but be influenced by film. Film has got some great tricks that it's taught writers.
Summary
This quote suggests that writers of a certain generation, who have grown up predominantly watching films, are more likely to have been exposed to a larger number of films compared to classic literature. The quote implies that these writers are inevitably influenced by the medium of film and have learned valuable storytelling techniques from it. It acknowledges the powerful impact that film has had on writers, acknowledging its ability to teach narrative skills and tricks that can be utilized in their own written works.