Diners Quote by Seth Rogen
![“I don't think that any scene [in Pineapple Express] is word for word how you'd find it in the script. Some of it was much more loose than others. The last scene with me, Danny [McBride] and James [Franko] in the diner - there was never even a script for that scene. Usually we write something, but…” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c58/seth-rogen-1831_diners_i-don-t-think-that-any-scene-in-pineappl_1585601.jpg)
“I don't think that any scene [in Pineapple Express] is word for word how you'd find it in the script. Some of it was much more loose than others. The last scene with me, Danny [McBride] and James [Franko] in the diner - there was never even a script for that scene. Usually we write something, but for that scene we literally wrote nothing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Pineapple Express, date unknown
Improvisation can replace scripted dialogue, allowing spontaneous creativity in film scenes
In simple terms: Improvisation replaces script for some scenes
Key Takeaway
Allow flexibility and spontaneity in creative work
Themes
creativity
improvisation
film making
collaboration
Mood
informal
humorous
insightful
Type
industry
creative process
When to use this quote
- directing
- acting
- writing
- production planning
Key Concepts
Spontaneous performance
creative process
film production
Questions to Reflect On
- When is improvisation most effective?
- How do you balance spontaneity with story structure?
A Different Perspective
Improvisation may lead to inconsistency or lack of narrative cohesion
![“The scene with Danny [McBride] and the cake and all of that [in the Pineapple Express], most of that is improvised, I would say. But you would never know, to me anyway, and that's what is always amazing.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aab/seth-rogen-1831_cake_the-scene-with-danny-mcbride-and-the-cak_1536555.jpg)
![“They [Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg] thought of this brilliant pot, or whatever, movie [Pineapple Express], an action movie and I guess they figured in a small role for a blonde. And they say that I did my part well. I added tears to the movie.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1fc/seth-rogen-1831_action_they-seth-rogen-and-evan-goldberg-though_545704.jpg)
![“The original idea [ of the Pineapple Express] came from Judd [Apatow] actually. He just kind of had the loose notion of like, 'What about a weed action movie?'.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da0/seth-rogen-1831_action_the-original-idea-of-the-pineapple-expre_3119339.jpg)
![“It was really fun [on set of the Pineapple Express]. I mean, how could I not have fun? It was exactly what you think it would be.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/717/seth-rogen-1831_fun_it-was-really-fun-on-set-of-the-pineappl_2794061.jpg)
![“It was a great time. We did hurt ourselves [on Pineapple Express set]. [James] Franco cracked his face open.[Danny ] McBride cracked the back of his head open. I punched Amber[Heard] in the face just to get her in the mood for things. 'Welcome to the set!' But it was a lot of fun. I loved it.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d07/seth-rogen-1831_amber_it-was-a-great-time-we-did-hurt-ourselve_2331323.jpg)
![“The biggest challenge [making Pineapple Express] was that we had a comedy budget. We really got excited the more we got into the development of it about blowing stuff up and having shoot outs. That stuff costs money.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/82c/seth-rogen-1831_budgets_the-biggest-challenge-making-pineapple-e_2176199.jpg)
![“Basically, we [me and Evan Goldberg] started thinking about making a movie that was kind of a weed movie and action movie and had a real kind of friendship story to it, then that would be our favorite movie [Pineapple Express] ever.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/619/seth-rogen-1831_action_basically-we-me-and-evan-goldberg-starte_610330.jpg)
![“Making [Pineapple Express] was a blast. I'd kind of gotten to the point professionally where I was pretty emotionally exhausted from making dramatic films.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f8/seth-rogen-1831_blast_making-pineapple-express-was-a-blast-i-d_561150.jpg)
![“The difference between this film [Your highness] and Pineapple Express was pretty much in the logistics of the technical ambition of the movie, and the size and scope of the movie. Pineapple Express was a great success, and that was something that we wanted to capitalize on, but we wanted this…” quote by David Gordon Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/466/david-gordon-green-18404_ambition_the-difference-between-this-film-your-hi_3121760.jpg)
![“We originally actually wrote Franco's part [in the Pineapple Express] for me and the part I ultimately played just for someone else in general. Then when we got Franco involved we thought it was a good idea to switch the roles. I think it worked really well.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4af/seth-rogen-1831_franco_we-originally-actually-wrote-franco-s-pa_1735900.jpg)
![“We kind of have some ideas for sequels. The movie [Sausage Party] ends in a way that implies a next chapter.” quote by Seth Rogen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/04b/seth-rogen-1831_chapters_we-kind-of-have-some-ideas-for-sequels-t_156477.jpg)
![“The whole acting and Hollywood [thing], it's just work to me. Stand-up comedy ruins you so badly for doing television. I don't really need to be known anymore than I am. The slight sliver of fame I do have is hard to deal with. If I was actually well-known - I don't even know what to say to people…” quote by Doug Stanhope](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/34c/doug-stanhope-1528_acting_the-whole-acting-and-hollywood-thing-it_124805.jpg)
