I love that duality of Wonder Woman: that she both wants peace and means peace, but when push comes to shove and someone needs to be put down like a dog, that's what she would be willing to do. Patty Jenkins More Quotes by Patty Jenkins More Quotes From Patty Jenkins I want it to move to the next generation of women, and inspired the next generation of women, there is some visceral identity that people have with the character that I played, because they went in their backyards and they pretended to be her. We share that goddess within, maybe, and I enjoy hearing those stories. So I don’t really tire of it. Patty Jenkins latest-headlines It's not easy to be a hero. You do it because of what you believe, not because of what other people deserve. Patty Jenkins youherobelievepeople I have an aggressive streak of my own. Patty Jenkins streakownaggressivemy-own I have a high bar for myself already; I always want to do something beautiful and meaningful. Patty Jenkins highmyselfwantbeautiful We're all always wondering about our own limits, what we're capable of. Patty Jenkins ownalwayscapablelimits Every villain has their belief system that makes perfect sense to them. Patty Jenkins sensevillainbeliefperfect I think that what Wonder Woman stands for is gorgeous and incredible. Patty Jenkins womanthinkgorgeouswonder When people are crass or loudmouthed, it's not because they don't give a damn. It's from fear and insecurity. Patty Jenkins insecuritydamnfearpeople It's not palm trees and neon signs in Florida; it's strip malls, highways, hot sun beating down on you. Patty Jenkins downyousunhot A woman doesn't have to direct a woman's film and a man doesn't have to direct a man's film; otherwise, where would we be? Patty Jenkins womanwheremanfilm I'm excited to see her power really soar and us have a great time having a great Wonder Woman in our world. Patty Jenkins womangreatpowertime That was devastating to me: how a bright, energetic kid could turn doomed and desperate. Patty Jenkins turnhowkidme Just look at Gal Gadot when she smiles or when she meets somebody and shakes their hand. That is the embodiment of Wonder Woman. She is so beautiful and powerful, but kind and generous and thoughtful. She's just an amazing person. Patty Jenkins womanamazinglookbeautiful There's Batman, there's Superman, there's Wonder Woman. She's the full-blown real deal. Patty Jenkins shewomanrealwonder To make a masterpiece would be my life's dream. Patty Jenkins makemasterpiecedreamlife There's the 7-year-old me that pretended to be Wonder Woman running around the schoolyard. Like, what an incredible thing to imagine that when the bully shows up or the villain, you would be strong enough to do something about it. But, also, you look like Lynda Carter while you're doing it - like, 'Oh, my God.' Patty Jenkins womanmeyougod My father was a fighter pilot, so I moved around the world when I was young. Then I ended up in Kansas. I'd just sort of gravitated toward the arts, and I had always loved music and really loved theater even though I didn't want to act. Patty Jenkins lovedmusicfatherworld As soon as I went to painting school in New York, I took an experimental film course, and everything clicked and came together. I realized my love of music and drama and the visual arts all came together. This happened in 1989. Since then, it's been a long road of educating myself in every possible way. Patty Jenkins myselfmusictogetherlove I think making a film that you think is good and you believe in is going to be difficult forever. Patty Jenkins goodthinkyoubelieve I can't stand characters with contradictory information. Patty Jenkins standcontradictoryinformation
