I have to do popcorn for movies. I can do more important things for television. You're going down when you're making a movie, not going up. David L. Wolper More Quotes by David L. Wolper More Quotes From David L. Wolper My initial goal for the 1984 opening ceremonies was a show that would be majestic, inspirational, and emotional - a 20 goosebump experience. David L. Wolper show opening experience inspirational I've asked every grammar schoolteacher in the nation to have their students write on the meaning of the Statue of Liberty. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the winning kid got up to the microphone and, in front of the world, had to dig into a pocket to pull out a crumpled sheet of paper containing the words that would move us all? David L. Wolper nation words winning world When they did the Olympics in Seoul - or elsewhere - didn't each host country try to show its greatness to the world viewing audience? David L. Wolper try greatness country world People don't buy and sell art based on the personality of the artist. Or there wouldn't be much art bought and sold. David L. Wolper artist personality people art We couldn't predict what would happen with 'Roots.' You knew there were powerful moments that were going to affect people. We were making the film while the book was being completed. We were fortunate because the hardcover book was out and on the best-seller list. The heat was still on. David L. Wolper you roots book people