When you improvise on the spot, people are very reluctant to have soft moments or quiet moments or sad moments because they're trying to fill up the spaces. So they always go towards, "How come you're late?! You're supposed to have my shirt ready! You call this a dry cleaner?!" That's what happens. That's why improvising on the spot gets very dicey.
Albert BrooksThere's always the standard six people you can hire that have played all these villains in Hollywood. Instinctively, when they come on screen, you know what's going to happen. You don't know the story, but you know what they do.
Albert BrooksDon't worry, and don't kick yourself forever. Just take the opportunities when they come.
Albert BrooksAcceptance is going to a restaurant where the salad's not great, but the steak is fine.
Albert Brooks