Being a screenwriter in Hollywood is like being a eunuch at an orgy. Worse, actually, at least the eunuch is allowed to… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
Steven Spielberg seems to have wanted to be a director from 13. He put his dog in a certain position and made him eat… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
For the most part, improvising while cameras are rolling is very difficult. 99% of people you should never ask to do that, because they're… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
Once you sign on as an actor, you know, you don't go to the editing room, you don't see how they cut, you don't… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
Bullfights are hugely popular because you can sit comfortably with a hot dog and possibly watch a man die. It wont be me, but… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
You know, I became a director out of necessity. I was writing comedies, and I couldn't find anybody to deliver it correctly. — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
I think anger and laughter are very close to each other, when you think about it. — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
When you improvise on the spot, people are very reluctant to have soft moments or quiet moments or sad moments because they're trying to… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
Getting older is a lot of fun. Right up there with chewing glass or putting your hand in a blender. — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
My mom was a professional. My dad and mom met each other in a movie called 'New Faces of 1937.' My mom went under… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
It's fear. Fear is like a giant fog. It sits on your brain and blocks everything. Real feeling, true happiness, real joy, they can't… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
Nobody will leave any place unless they're forced out. That's the nature of humans. Once you're there, you're there. I've never seen anybody get… — Albert Brooks Copy Share Image
