I was into writing and directing. I was a bit of a reluctant actor. I would always ask friends to shoot or direct their movies, but then they’d want me to be in them.
BILL HADERI was into writing and directing. I was a bit of a reluctant actor. I would always ask friends to shoot or direct their movies, but then they’d want me to be in them.
BILL HADERI’m not a fan of the Eagles, but I’ve watched their documentary numerous times and everyone who’s watched it with me has sung along to the songs, much to my dismay.
BILL HADERComedy is this weird thing. You have no idea why certain things work and other things don’t work.
BILL HADERThe best thing to do is to get out in front of an audience as much as you can, and learn from the experience.
BILL HADERIf a guy doesn’t like a funny girl, something is wrong with him.
BILL HADERGrowing up in Oklahoma, there wasn’t much to do. Play sports, do a lot of drugs, or read and watch movies, which is what I did.
BILL HADERI’m never the romantic lead. I’m the guy walking in on the romantic lead, going, “Oh sorry! I’ll leave you guys alone.”
BILL HADERA person being patient with an insane person is my favorite thing in the world.
BILL HADERI always felt better co-writing something – always co-writing. Because if I was the lead of it and it failed, then it failed on my own accord. I would say, “Well, I liked it or I screwed up. I take the hit on this one.”
BILL HADERI have nothing, I have no props.’ And that was Andy Samberg. And Andy Samberg said he was looking at me going, ‘Oh, that guy has no props. He doesn’t need props.’ And that was the first time we met, was in that elevator.
BILL HADERIt was nice doing something and hearing someone go, ‘Hey, you’re good at this.’
BILL HADERAll the stories have to do with emotion. Emotion is driving everything.
BILL HADERYeah, improvising only really works 100% when you’re with somebody.
BILL HADERIt’s not like you get up on stage and you’re immediately a genius. It takes a long time. So, don’t be discouraged.
BILL HADERThe idea of a Chicago band that wanted to sing songs about California is really funny. Having never been to California.
BILL HADERI would say the biggest difference is that you’re just in a studio by yourself when you’re making an animated movie. You don’t have anybody to play off of.
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