Edgar Wright

Maybe directors who are more interested in realism and naturalism come from cities, where they see things on their doorstep every day. But growing up as a kid in a very pretty but ever-so-slightly boring town, where not a great deal happened, encouraged me to be more escapist, more imaginative, and more of a daydreamer.

English Director

Brendan Myers

We immerse ourselves in escapist mass entertainment, such as 'reality T.V.' programs. We support fanatical politicians and preachers. Our politicians, in turn, support dictators and tyrants in other countries, all in the name of 'security' and 'stability'. And we arm ourselves to the teeth, and pray to God to be saved.

Canadian Philosopher

J. Maarten Troost

I have been called many things in my life, but if there has been but one constant, one barb, one arrow flung my way time after time, it is the accusation that I am, in essence, nothing more than an escapist. Apparently this is bad, suspect, possibly even un-American.

Dutch Writer

Peter Beard

I'm an escapist. I'm not a planner; I've never made a decision about anything in my life. The good thing about Africa is that you can escape forever. You can do what you want without someone looking over your shoulder.

American Artist

Georgette Heyer

I think myself I ought to be shot for writing such nonsense... But it's unquestionably good escapist literature, and I think I should rather like it if I were sitting in an air-raid shelter or recovering from flu.

British Novelist

Abhay Deol

We are always larger than life because we come from this mentality that since we are a very poor nation, we need an escapist cinema to take us out of our miseries. And that's where Bollywood comes from.

Indian Actor

Suresh Gopi

I know that keeping aloof is not a wise thing but since I have nothing to prove, please don't depict me as an escapist.

Rege-Jean Page

Everyone is worthy of finding love and enjoying escapist fantasies of a life of dancing, romance, and ambition.

English Actor

Lois McMaster Bujold

Escapist literature gets a bad rap. But I think escape is important for a lot of people in a lot of places.

American Writer

Colin Wilson

When I was a teenager I was a total romantic escapist. My world was books.

English Writer

Suggests a desire to break free from unpleasant realities or routines.

Escape Connotation

Can imply neglect of responsibilities or avoidance of dealing with issues.

Negative Implication

Used to express psychological comfort or coping mechanism.

Emotional Relief

Often found in discussions about books, films, or other media.

Entertainment Context

Refers to content intended to uplift or distract from everyday stress.

Mood Lifter

Avoid using it for serious, realistic, or practical discussions.