You have more and more people coming into the tent with the creative guys [on Hollywood films]. You have marketing and concept… — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
When you produce and direct your own film you havethe somewhat consoling feeling that the producer will kill for you. — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
I have a rule in research: The third time you hear something, it's generally true. — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
Nothing is a matter of course when you get to do your own thing. It's always a gift that can stop giving and probably… — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
Kids in general make things fresh and alive and they have this great appreciation for, Holy mackerel, we're making a movie! — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
There was a great director who directed a picture that I wrote who barred me from the set quite appropriately and said, "I'm sorry,… — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
Dagwood Bumstead was a great unrecognized hero of American literature. He showed up every day, he got knocked down every day, he never got… — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
Working on any show that works is the best job you can possibly have in any area of the business. You've got so much… — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
I love it if comedy reflects real life because to me it's more reassuring that we'll get through. — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
I love romantic comedy, but I think you have to have another idea that you're chasing along with romantic comedy. — James L. Brooks Copy Share Image
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