When I was growing up, This is Spinal Tap [1984] was the ultimate comedy, and it was the kind of thing I wanted to do. But you get to a point with parody where you can't go much further because… — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
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. — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
I don't think know if anything's going to translate anywhere. You're making a movie, you hope it's going to be funny, you can't think… — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
I studied Tom Cruise running in all the Mission Impossibles. I think he's one of the best screen runners. — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
When I didn't have a family, I was much more of a workaholic. I still like to work, but I also want to be… — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
I just watched Paul Michael Glaser. He was the reason I wanted to do the movie because as a kid I was such a… — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
Whatever talent I had, I'm sure it helped that my parents were in the business and that I grew up around actors, comedians and… — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
I'm Jewish, but my mom's Catholic, so the guilt area is covered. I have the highest expectations, along with the lowest. I tried to… — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty. — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
I think people will be curious to see what I can do as a dramatic actor. — Ben Stiller Copy Share Image
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