What 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 BrooksYou know, I became a director out of necessity. I was writing comedies, and I couldn't find anybody to deliver it correctly.
Albert BrooksArt and resistance are great together. That's what art's made for. Look at Vincent van Gogh: He didn't cut off his ear because he was selling well.
Albert BrooksSomeone asked me "what do you think of Donald Trump?" And I said, "I would rather vote for Hillary Clinton in jail." If she gets convicted, I'll vote for her for president.
Albert BrooksI just like making people laugh, and buried in that I like to bring up topics and start discussions.
Albert Brooks