The journey of Marco Polo is the hero’s journey, one that all cultures across the globe can relate to. John Fusco Read Quote
It all goes back to ‘Wow, I never knew this about Marco Polo.’ This is an incredible story and an incredible character, and such a rich world of Mongolian and Chinese culture. John Fusco Read Quote
My son, Gio, wanted to do a horseback trip in Mongolia, but he didn’t want to do an Abercrombie & Fitch-type tour, where they show you around while you sleep in B&Bs. John Fusco Read Quote
I was interviewing an elder, Chief Fool’s Crow, who was the ceremonial chief. He was 103 years old. I was getting his information on the history of Lakota horses. He told me the story of Hidalgo and Frank Hopkins. John Fusco Read Quote
Marco Polo has been kind of buried under this cloud of rather banal historical dust, when the true story is so much more exciting. John Fusco Read Quote
I grew up in the unlikely place of Connecticut. The Eastern Woodlands. It was semi-rural where I grew up. I was fascinated by the Piqua and the Mohegan Indians of that area. John Fusco Read Quote
With the Mongolian horse warfare, I did a lot of research into the Mongol art of war. John Fusco Read Quote
I feel that Marco Polo has really been misrepresented – has never really gotten his due. John Fusco Read Quote
I have seen too many screenwriters of promise become formula addicts and slaves to stop watch structure. Spend that time watching movies, reading screenplays, reading plays, and most importantly – write from your gut. John Fusco Read Quote
