Character Quote by David Krumholtz
![“The Josh Brolin character in that movie [Hail, Caesar!], he's given a choice to leave, to do something where he wouldn't have to work as hard. And he'd rather work and deal with the madness of what he's doing because it thrills him, because it gives him meaning.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a15/david-krumholtz-7751_character_the-josh-brolin-character-in-that-movie_44645.jpg)
“The Josh Brolin character in that movie [Hail, Caesar!], he's given a choice to leave, to do something where he wouldn't have to work as hard. And he'd rather work and deal with the madness of what he's doing because it thrills him, because it gives him meaning.”
About This Quote
Choosing demanding work that aligns with one's passion provides purpose despite hardship.
In simple terms: Passion fuels perseverance.
Key Takeaway
Meaning arises from challenging pursuits.
Themes
Purpose
Passion
Work Ethic
Self-Actualization
Motivation
Mood
Inspired
Determined
Type
Philosophical
Motivational
When to use this quote
- Creative professions
- Entrepreneurial ventures
- High‑stakes projects
- Artistic endeavors
Key Concepts
Intrinsic motivation
Meaningful labor
Personal fulfillment
Practical Applications
- Career counseling
- Motivational speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks make you lose track of time?
- How do you balance effort and enjoyment?
![“I met Scarlett [Johansson] briefly, but Josh [Brolin] and George [Clooney], in particular, were so welcoming and so inclusive and really brought me into the fold from the beginning. They were just very considerate of me, and it meant a lot [shootong Hail, Caesar!].” quote by Alden Ehrenreich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9c/alden-ehrenreich-2752_considerate_i-met-scarlett-johansson-briefly-but-jos_1845553.jpg)
![“That was cool, because they've all [ George Clooney and Josh Brolin and Scarlett Johansson] worked with the Coens. They were much more at ease with them at the outset, and they were all kind of familiar with the shorthand that the Coens had.” quote by Alden Ehrenreich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/60b/alden-ehrenreich-2752_all-kinds_that-was-cool-because-they-ve-all-george_1252341.jpg)
![“I came away from that set [ Hail, Caesar !] super inspired, and like I said, it ruined all future endeavors. I'll never have as good an experience as that.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7e7/david-krumholtz-7751_endeavor_i-came-away-from-that-set-hail-caesar-su_790759.jpg)
![“That experience [in Hail, Caesar! ] ruined me for all future experiences, because the Coen brothers are the best. They're arguably the greatest of all time, if there is such a thing.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/076/david-krumholtz-7751_all-time_that-experience-in-hail-caesar-ruined-me_614495.jpg)
![“In fact, one of the funny stories from that set [of Hail, Caesar!] is we were shooting my scene, and around lunchtime, Terrence Malick shows up on set. He was uninvited and no one knew who he was. But I knew, just looking at him. I was like, "Holy moley, that's Terrence Malick!" So I went and told…” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6df/david-krumholtz-7751_brother_in-fact-one-of-the-funny-stories-from-th_511566.jpg)
![“It was easy and fun [filming in Hail, Caesar!], and I think it's easy to be intimidated by the Coen brothers, because they're quiet. They don't heap praise, especially upon themselves. It's not like they're walking around thinking they're the greatest thing on Earth.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5d1/david-krumholtz-7751_brother_it-was-easy-and-fun-filming-in-hail-caes_1415078.jpg)
![“[10 Things I Hate About You] was the most fun I ever had making a movie. Everyone got along really, really well from day one. It was like summer camp.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/950/david-krumholtz-7751_camps_10-things-i-hate-about-you-was-the-most_27950.jpg)
![“That was pretty cool [Life With Mikey]. Michael J. Fox at the time was huge. I was like, "Whoa, he's a real bona fide movie star!" I was a kid. It was a huge deal. That's kind of it. We shot it in Toronto, and a little bit in New York.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/45e/david-krumholtz-7751_bits_that-was-pretty-cool-life-with-mikey-mic_155478.jpg)
![“[10 Things I Hate About You] is a smart and grounded film about a real, well-rounded girl. I think the only other teen film that came close to getting that right was Can't Hardly Wait.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/26c/david-krumholtz-7751_cinema_10-things-i-hate-about-you-is-a-smart-an_237070.jpg)
![“Anyway, we had a blast, and the movie [the Ghost Team] turned out really, really funny.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc8/david-krumholtz-7751_blast_anyway-we-had-a-blast-and-the-movie-the_254652.jpg)
![“We essentially spent our college years together [with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg], so those were the kind of lasting friendships and the bond you form during those years, and those friendships last a really long time.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/090/david-krumholtz-7751_college_we-essentially-spent-our-college-years-t_259978.jpg)
![“I wish that I had gotten a chance to do another season of [ Gigi Does It], to see if I could explore the story more, or the character more, and also find an easier way to make the show. We never got that opportunity. But I'll always be super, super proud of it.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/758/david-krumholtz-7751_chance_i-wish-that-i-had-gotten-a-chance-to-do_644524.jpg)
![“[the Ghost Team] is an ensemble comedy. It's about people who are searching for meaning in their lives, and they end up doing this stupid thing after they're inspired by one another.” quote by David Krumholtz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b8c/david-krumholtz-7751_comedy_the-ghost-team-is-an-ensemble-comedy-it_673898.jpg)
