"Having the right to happiness means having the right to earn it, not having it given to you without effort and action on your part."
Choose Background Style
Recommended Backgrounds
More Backgrounds
About Callie Khouri
Callie Khouri is an American screenwriter, producer, and director best known for writing the screenplay for the iconic film 'Thelma & Louise' in 1991, which won her an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. She started her career in the entertainment industry working odd jobs, including as a receptionist and a music video production assistant. Khouri's impactful work on 'Thelma & Louise' challenged traditional gender roles and established her as a prominent figure in Hollywood.
Related Quotes
"Writing is the most fun you can have by yourself."
"You can't get it all right. Sometimes you get it all wrong and then just have to do the best you can."
"You can't show people only the good or only the bad. You have to show a full spectrum."
"It's about believing in yourself, it's about self-confidence, it's about self-worth and it's about having the right atti..."
"A lot of life is about trying to turn bad things into good things."