Comedy 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 ODENKIRKIt’s nice that the independent scene is taken seriously, and has been.
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The world needs less destruction.
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And oftentimes people do have good drives that are sympathetic and can even be seen as selfless and good-hearted.
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I’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.
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It’s nice that the independent scene is taken seriously, and has been.
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I pursue those kinds of ideas more. The world needs less destruction. And destruction is kind of “easy,” too.
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I think that cable TV is a great venue to do something interesting.
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If you surround me with darkness, suddenly, I am “somewhat fun.”
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You get to use everything you learned in movie business. You talk to actors, if you do it right – and I haven’t always done it right – you should be shaping the material all the time.
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I pretty much read reviews and comments only looking for the negative. Literally, when I read positive comments, it’s like a zero. I think the issue is if you agree with it or not.
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I 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.
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My daughter got me a ‘World’s Best Dad’ mug. So we know she’s sarcastic.
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I think everybody has a public persona. We all present ourselves.
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I’ve had enough of those short comedy bits. Tell me a story, tell me a more complex story, something that lasts and maybe has a little more meaning to it.’ Don’t ever look at what’s happening now; look at what’s coming next.
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Comedy is tragedy plus timing.
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We’re all real people with moments of intense honesty and pathos and humanity. We all experience that, whether you’re comedic or not.
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