Albert brooks

If I'm going to act in someone's movie, I want the movie to be interesting and be able to get a couple of solid doubles.

You know, I became a director out of necessity. I was writing comedies, and I couldn't find anybody to deliver it correctly.

I come from the place where I am thinking 'I have put my blood on the pages.'

I can't not put humor in a book.

I've always been in the middle of making my own movies, so taking acting jobs that take me away from that has been impossible.

Bullfights are hugely popular because you can sit comfortably with a hot dog and possibly watch a man die. It won't be me, but I can sit comfortably and watch it.

In my screenplays - from the very beginning I've always used tape. I talk my screenplays. And then have somebody transcribe them.

Movies are an expensive business.

You know, when cameras are rolling, improvisation doesn't feel natural. The pressure is too great. You're on a time schedule. You've got 60 crewmen.

If you want to be a writer, just write. There's no magic to it.