I’m always willing to endure humiliation on behalf of my characters.
BEN STILLERMy parents used to throw great New Year’s Eve parties. They invited such an eclectic mix of showbiz people. All those cool people were always hanging out at our apartment.
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I grew up wanting to make movies, and along the way I suddenly found that I had a career doing comedy.
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People like to define you through what they’ve seen you do. There are aspects of my personality, I guess, that come through on-screen, but I don’t sit around thinking, ‘I’ve been a bumbling suitor all my life.’
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If you look at my eyes when I’m dancing, you’ll see that glazed look.
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All those rumors about her being underweight are trash. She’s [Calista Flockhart] gorgeous.
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When we were visiting New York City, I took my kids to the same playground where I went growing up. It was fun to feel that connection of having gone there as a kid and being there as a parent.
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I have not been an easygoing guy. I think it’s called bipolar manic depression. I’ve got a rich history of that in my family.
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As a kid I had dreams about being successful, thinking it would be cool. Then, when I was in my 20s, I really thought I had it much more figured out than I do now.
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I don’t need a compass to tell me which way the wind shines !
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I’m not an expert on the Malaysian sense of humor.
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Words can only hurt you if you try to read them. Don’t play their game!
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I know that I’m better as an actor when I’m working with a good actor. I think anytime you’re working with a better actor, it makes you a better actor.
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I think people will be curious to see what I can do as a dramatic actor.
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Very quickly after meeting Dustin, the whole image I had of him was shattered.
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I’ve had a very good career and I’m grateful that the public has had some level of acceptance and appreciation of my work.
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God was showing off when he made you.
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