The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith Inland Empire Q&A - David Lynch
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May 7, 2022 
David Lynch, writer-director, discusses the creation of 'Inland Empire', the origins of the iconic radiator girl, the influence of digital video on his filmmaking process, and the emotions evoked by the sound of a train. He also expresses uncertainty about future projects.
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Scripts Can Be Built While Shooting
- David Lynch often shot scenes as he wrote them instead of finishing a full screenplay.
- He later found unifying elements that connected early standalone scenes into a feature.
Organize Ideas With Index Cards
- When ideas arrive, write them down and organize them physically, Lynch says, often on 3x5 cards.
- Treat ideas as gifts and file them until they reveal how to connect into scenes.
Origin Of The Lady In The Radiator
- Lynch began drawing a woman figure that "started talking" and then pictured her in a radiator.
- Finding a real radiator with an opening felt like a blessing and unfolded into the radiator sequence.