I 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 BrooksYou can equate acting to a tennis game: When you're playing one of the best, you get better.
Albert BrooksBullfights are hugely popular because you can sit comfortably with a hot dog and possibly watch a man die. It wont be me, but I can sit comfortably and watch it.
Albert BrooksHow many people didn't get a part who would have been better than the person who got the part? Thousands.
Albert Brooks