When you envy actors, only envy them for their good roles. Keep in mind they have to do a lot of roles to make a living, and not all of them are good. When they're doing a stupid role in a bad production, it's kind of a dumb thing to do when you're an adult. When you're doing a great role that's well-written, it's an enviable job.
Bob OdenkirkBeing comedic is a skill, because there is a fine line where the context is important. And being dramatic is just being honest and real in that moment.
Bob OdenkirkI've always tried to have a rule that you shouldn't make fun of innocent people who can't defend themselves. I find that a little unseemly and distasteful. But nothing's really sacred to me.
Bob OdenkirkI honestly would tell anyone young to start looking at stories and learning story, because I think thatโs the next step after people go, โOK, Iโve had enough of that improvisation, Iโve had enough of those short comedy bits. Tell me a story, tell me a more complex story, something that lasts and maybe has a little more meaning to it.โ Donโt ever look at whatโs happening now; look at whatโs coming next.
Bob OdenkirkI felt my personal life was not what it should be. It had nothing to do with Mr. Show - I'm monstrously appreciative and understand what it did for me and to me - but after four years, I just felt like I needed to do something else. I guess I wanted to be in a different place, physically.
Bob Odenkirk