Douglas Wood

“Dick Van Dyke was my first idol. He's an amazing physical comedian, like a classic clown, but also very smart and not afraid to show vulnerability.”

“Right now, writing for me is most rewarding because I'm old enough now to have something to say, which probably wasn't always the case.”

“I know a lot of people in the business recommend the many Story Structure seminars being offered here, but I point to them as the single biggest contributor to lousy scripts.”

“Working in Hollywood can be tumultuous, with incredible highs and lows and you need to be grounded.”

“I was born in Chicago and grew up in the suburb of Evanston.”

“When I saw 'The Player', I came out with knots in my stomach because it was so true to my experience.”