Comedies Quote by Matthew McConaughey
“I personally don't like to go see romantic comedies. But people do want to see them, and they seem to want to see me in them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 Rolling Stone interview, Matthew McConaughey
He dislikes romantic comedies but feels pressured to appear in them because others expect it.
In simple terms: He hates rom‑coms but feels forced to act in them.
Key Takeaway
Set boundaries about roles you accept.
Themes
career
expectations
personal preference
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
professional
personal
When to use this quote
- film casting decisions
- personal branding
- audience expectations
- industry stereotypes
Key Concepts
typecasting
media pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept roles that conflict with your tastes?
- How do you balance personal taste with career demands?
A Different Perspective
He may be missing opportunities that could broaden his range.
![“I did a film [about a con-artist mom and son] called Bringing Up Bobby that Famke Janssen wrote and directed. No one's gonna hire me for their [big-budget] romantic comedy, so it's up to me to look out for great indie comedies and show people a different side of myself - even if it's for three…” quote by Milla Jovovich](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e1f/milla-jovovich-7612_artist_i-did-a-film-about-a-con-artist-mom-and_2060091.jpg)
![“Comedy is lively, comedy is joy, and that's what keeps us [people] going, we've got to look forward to little, little happiness's. Little, little joys, and comedy is very, very important, it's a vital. We underestimate its value, but we should see more comedies. Comedy is life giving, it's…” quote by Mel Brooks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/936/mel-brooks-2308_believe_comedy-is-lively-comedy-is-joy-and-that_36043.jpg)
