If you’re committed enough, you can make any story work. I once told a woman I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it.
BOB ODENKIRKIf you’re committed enough, you can make any story work. I once told a woman I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it.
BOB ODENKIRKI think that cable TV is a great venue to do something interesting.
BOB ODENKIRKThe world needs less destruction.
BOB ODENKIRKIn the end, the thing that really stays with you is not that you were clever enough to connect a sketch to another sketch, but what really sticks with you is when you just have an incredible moment happen, or execute a really funny idea.
BOB ODENKIRKI pursue those kinds of ideas more. The world needs less destruction. And destruction is kind of “easy,” too.
BOB ODENKIRKBeing comedic is a skill, because there is a fine line where the context is important. And being dramatic is just being honest and real in that moment.
BOB ODENKIRKWhen they’re doing a stupid role in a bad production, it’s kind of a dumb thing to do when you’re an adult. When you’re doing a great role that’s well-written, it’s an enviable job.
BOB ODENKIRKIf you surround me with darkness, suddenly, I am “somewhat fun.”
BOB ODENKIRKThe worst thing is to read bad reviews and go, “Yeah, I agree.”
BOB ODENKIRKI think independent movies are actually very challenging right now, because it was this huge scene and it was great for a few years. Then, it was totally co-opted by the studios. Now, it’s become very corporate, the independent scene.
BOB ODENKIRKAnd oftentimes people do have good drives that are sympathetic and can even be seen as selfless and good-hearted.
BOB ODENKIRKI’m about to go to Sundance for my 3rd year, and Sundance has never felt like a real independent festival at all. On the other hand, it might to start feel that way.
BOB ODENKIRKIt’s nice that the independent scene is taken seriously, and has been.
BOB ODENKIRKYou’re not just a part of the team. You’re really in charge, and the responsibility falls on you if all the components aren’t there for a worthwhile film.
BOB ODENKIRKComedy can be destructive, and still very, very funny. But if I can do something that is fun to watch and critical of the world but not wantonly destructive.
BOB ODENKIRKThe alternative scene, for a couple years now, has been taken seriously and that’s a cool thing. I don’t think it’s exploded or anything, but I think it’s pretty cool that it still exists, it’s still affecting people.
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