The Dialogue An Interview with Screenwriter David Seltzer (2007)

David Seltzer knows Hollywood He knows the business the tricks of the trade and all the hidden truths Hes got the stories from working with Jacques Cousteau penning the horror classic The Omen and adapting Roald Dahls Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory He can tell you why writing is like lovemaking and why there is no such thing as fiction His advice about directing Wear comfortable shoes In this interview youll learn that and more including what recent screenplay is the most elegant he has ever heard spoken onscreen and why you dont win arguments with movie stars