I've always thought that comedy was just another dramatic expression. I try to measure the amount of truth in a work rather than just looking at the generic distinction between comedy and drama. There's a lot of bullshit drama that leaves you totally cold. And there's a lot of wasted comedy time too. But when you get something honest, it doesn't matter what label you give it.
Harold RamisThe times change, and to the extent that comedy captures the spirit of the times, it will enjoy success.
Harold RamisComedy is essentially made by young men, or older men with some form of arrested development, for young men or immature older men.
Harold RamisI can't imagine a successful comedy movie without a successful comedy performance at the heart of it.
Harold RamisWhen you're a big enough part of the process that the Writers Guild gives you a lot of credit, that's a good thing. It tells me that I've had a significant impact on the film as a writer.
Harold RamisI always think that the writer is doing the vast majority of the director's work, in a sense. If you're a writer who is also going to direct, you're doing all your preparation: You're already visualizing everything, you're imagining how the lines are going to be read, you see the blocking in your head, and you know the rhythm and the pacing.
Harold Ramis