I just like making people laugh, and buried in that I like to bring up topics and start discussions.
Albert BrooksFilm is the cheapest part of the movie making process. The expense is the 100-man crew and the financing and everything.
Albert BrooksDon't worry, and don't kick yourself forever. Just take the opportunities when they come.
Albert BrooksWhat naturally stops you making the film is there is no more money in the budget. That's really what it is. If you had an unlimited budget, if you were a billionaire and you financed your own movies, then you can either date, because you can sit in an editing room for six years, like Howard Hughes, and never finish anything.
Albert BrooksI got so good at writing to a budget, my brain was restricting myself. I'd write, "It's a stormy night." Then I'd cross out stormy. I'd write: "It's a calm night." Then I'd cross out night. It's noon. Because you know how much night costs. You know how much rain costs. Nothing comes free in movies.
Albert Brooks