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It's always hard for the first movie because you have to spend so much time introducing the characters.
When I was born my mother was terribly disappointed. Not that she wanted a girl - she wanted a divorce.
There are three rings involved with marriage. The engagement ring, the wedding ring, and the suffering.
The great question of philosophy remains: If life is meaningless, what can be done about alphabet soup?
I had a mad impulse to throw you down on the lunar surface and commit interstellar perversion with you.
Don't think of death as an ending. Think of it as a really effective way of cutting down your expenses.
I'm very old-fashioned. I believe that people should stay married for life, like pigeons and Catholics.
Bad movies are when people go oh, I wasted $10 bucks and 2 hours and I don't even want to go back again.
There are two things that come very easily to me: rooting for New York sports teams and making mistakes.
I think you cannot be too complacent. I think that's dangerous and you cannot take anything for granted.
If asked my philosophy, it would be simply this: Savor life, don't press too hard, don't worry too much.
Most people in the world of comedy at least are multi-hyphenates, so people who direct are also writers.
The thrill of doing television versus features is in television you get to focus more on the characters.
I tried to buy the script of 'Hancock.' I loved it. The script was far darker and edgier than the movie.
If you do something that's different and quirky and original, it takes time for people to figure it out.
[On the racial backlash about Hunger Games casting]: "People should have ignored the five racist idiots.
If you're sitting around thinking what other people think about your work, you'll just become paralysed.
I'm a big believer that if there's something you really want to do, don't walk away because of the deal.
Am I my brother's keeper? Yes. Interestingly, in my case, I share that honor with the Prospect Park Zoo.
What if everything is an illusion and nothing exists? In that case, I definitely overpaid for my carpet.
The prettiest women are almost always the most boring, and that is why some people feel there is no God.
Why not? Life is short, life is dull, life is full of pain - and this is a chance for something special.
My films are therapy for my debilitating depression. In institutions people weave baskets. I make films.
I have no idea what I am doing but incompetence has never prevented me from plunging in with enthusiasm.
Sex is better than talk. Ask anybody in this bar. Talk is what you suffer through so you can get to sex.
I wanted other people who have curiosity to understand they can kick it up a notch and it's a superpower.
When you are passionate about something, you don't need external motivation to work towards achieving it.
My signature line of clothing for Satya Paul will showcase a distinctive aspect of my own personal style.
There was a group of six women in my household. My mom, aunts and grandma. I watched them in the kitchen.
People love a true story and especially a true story where two people from opposite worlds come together.
It's about a father and daughter and the daughter's friend and her relationship with her current husband.
I'm a big movie fan, and I want to make movies in every genre. I want to make my romantic comedy one day.
I think you cannot be too complacent. I think that's dangerous, and you cannot take anything for granted.
Pause and remember - Nothing lasts forever. Better days are coming, but they will come faster with faith.
I'm a guy that wants the movie to work. So whatever it takes or whatever you got to do - I'm happy to do.
I loved the idea that I could write a joke and someone else would have to take the risk of performing it.
In terms of the emotional underpinning, if you've been in relationships, you understand what's happening.
I really liked 'Walk The Line,' and I really liked 'Girl Interrupted,' and I really liked '3:10 To Yuma.'
During the Clinton administration, America's image was that of a strong, confident and kind world leader.
Culture in general is important, and people's identify is tied up in it. It's how we connect with others.
I've never made the film I wanted to make. No matter what happens, it never turns out exactly as I hoped.
I know that movies are basically meant to be entertainment, but I'm not that interested in entertainment.
Hollywood can buy a lot of pieces of the puzzle, but the great thing is they can never buy word of mouth.
The key is, how do you feel with the one asshole? They cannot be talked to. That's why they are assholes.
I suppose I could try to be some avant-garde artist if I wanted to, but that doesn't interest me as much.
We, as producers, want to tell the best stories. We want to tell the stories that people will talk about.
Love is too weak a word for what I feel - I luuurve you, you know, I loave you, I luff you, two F's, yes.
If you take a frown and turn it upside down, the person you are holding by the ankles will soon pass out.
My grandfather was a very insignificant man, actually. At his funeral his hearse followed the other cars.
I don't lack confidence. I don't sweat. I don't want to get too Zen on you, but I have to run my own race.