I wanted to be funny for people who didn't care about fashion at all, to just to kind of exist as a silly character.
Ben StillerWhatever talent I had, I'm sure it helped that my parents were in the business and that I grew up around actors, comedians and directors.
Ben StillerIt was a mixed blessing to have famous parents. It was tough to go to auditions and be bad, since I couldn't be anonymous.
Ben StillerI think you never want to have to go into the scene having to improvise; you want to make sure its working on the page. But I do like to have the ability to try stuff just in the moment, to give it some sort of spontaneity.
Ben Stiller