I wanted to play football and see how that went. In my mind, I knew I wasn't good enough to be a pro, but I was having a really fun time doing it. When you're on a college team, you can tell who's going to be a pro or not almost instantly.
Joel McHalePeople have always said since TV was invented what a cultural wasteland it is but I think it is the worst and the best. It is the golden age of television.
Joel McHaleSo when Community came up and then the movie roles started happening I was very grateful. I am trying to be careful with the movie roles I select because if you pull the trigger too quickly, like choosing a lead role in a crappy movie then you will be put in movie jail and you will never be heard from again. If it's not a big hit you'll be forgotten pretty fast.
Joel McHaleOnce you've been booked, people in Hollywood say, 'Oh he must be good.' All the while you're the same actor.
Joel McHale