And I like the passion that people have when they're trying to prove they can make a movie or be a movie… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
In the writing, I'm just trying to go deeper, emotionally, and learn more about myself and reveal more and find a way… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I'm just trying to be truthful and collaborate with people who have interesting things to say. — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I definitely learned to embrace the quiet moments onstage from Garry Shandling - relaxing and not fighting with the crowd, not raising… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
Don't be a jerk. Try to love everyone. Give more than you take. And do it despite the fact that you only… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I think a lot of Hollywood is in retreat right now trying to figure out how to make money and make the… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I'm trying to think if there was ever the Lenny Bruce-y, observational, George Carlin kind of magician: "You know what I hate… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
For me, until I know that the audience really gets what I'm trying to communicate I'm not done. — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I've always appreciated people like Graham Parker or Loudon Wainwright III, who spend their entire lives writing songs and working their asses… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
Just trying to tell the truth about, you know, the struggle of - being alive is funny, it's just inherently tragic and… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I think, there were probably problems with show business where producers and directors would try to get the writing credit also. So… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
The only way you survive on all these services is if you're groundbreaking. There's pressure to be groundbreaking, which is the greatest… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I've come to believe that the simpler the title, the better. Whenever I try to get cute with it, it seems to… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
You want the audience to get your movie, and you want the audience to like it. It's as simple as that. If… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I've made movies on every part of the spectrum, and you do understand when you go into certain movies that you're trying… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
Back then, you seemed like a crazy person when you were trying to push the boundaries of network TV. People looked at… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
Even now if I see someone working out, in great shape, like a 40-year-old guy with his shirt off jogging I always… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I wrote on the Grammys, and a few times for Garry Shandling when he was hosting. I couldn't have enjoyed those gigs… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I test the movies a lot, and if the audience says they love the movie, we know we're on the right track.… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
Well, every movie is an experiment. And the only way you can grow at what you're doing is to take chances. You… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I don't think it matters what the frequency is of me writing or directing a movie. It doesn't really matter to anybody… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
There's something so scary about trying out new material and being completely comfortable jumping into the abyss with a comedic idea. — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I try to just save a fresh, clear head for whoever I'm working with, so hopefully it's helpful that there's someone who… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I bring people on to the movies to type and to help punch up and look at things. But a lot of… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
Most people are really fighting to not be adults. And, when it happens, it's a big transition. And a lot of that… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I'm always begging people like James Brooks and Cameron Crowe to come to screenings, to see what they make of it, and… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I just try to be true to myself and write about things I'm passionate about. I think what most people don't like… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I hear Amy Schumer on Howard Stern, and I think, "I wish there was a movie that starred her, because she's so… — Judd Apatow Copy Share Image
I was in the recording studio when Pink was recording for a part of the gay rights anthem. It was just amazing to watch… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
Just trying to tell the truth about, you know, the struggle of - being alive is funny, it's just inherently tragic and also hilarious… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
I feel like everybody's waiting for a job y'know, you can make a movie on your phone. And so there really is no reason… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
It's funny, now there are so many bands that I can never remember any of their names. Maybe it's because I'm old. — Judd Apatow Copy Share
I like human comedies - or dramedies. More than anything, I'm interested in people just dealing with everyday things that are difficult, and there… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
My dad was a big fan of comedy. He wanted to be a stand-up. He loved Lenny [Bruce]. He also loved Lord Buckley and… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
It's so funny, all the similarities that we have [with David Copperfield] of being obsessed young people and finding a way to be around… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
I've made movies on every part of the spectrum, and you do understand when you go into certain movies that you're trying to elicit… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
Parents don't realize that when they teach you about the Holocaust too early, it ruins you for life. — Judd Apatow Copy Share
People talk about universal intelligence ... I'm reticent to believe almost anything, just because my parents weren't religious at all, but that's when I… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
You can work on a movie for years, and you won't know until you show it to an audience for the first time if… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
You hear people say: "One day, when I'm in a good position I can make my passion project." I've seen a lot of people… — Judd Apatow Copy Share
If we really talked about what's wrong with you, you'd need a 7-1/2-hour movie and nobody would know what category to put it in! — Judd Apatow Copy Share
