I had done plays in high school. It was something I always wanted to do since I was little. I was a drama major at UC-Irvine.
Jon LovitzI didn't take anything from anyone - first of all. Second of all, I opened a comedy club with money that I saved over 25 years. I created jobs.
Jon LovitzYou, the actor, must be aware of when you're being funny, but the character you're playing should always be oblivious to the fact.
Jon LovitzWoody is the guy who made me want to be a comic. I was in heaven and couldn't stop smiling because he was my idle and 29 years after seeing Take the Money and Run, I was working for him.
Jon LovitzI would say if you are having a tough time in your life, then going to a club and getting laughs, it does make you feel better for that hour and a half show. It gets your mind off of it.
Jon LovitzThe director makes the movie. The director has to have the story in their head, has to know the style of the piece, has to answer questions from actors, design, set, lighting, every department throughout the pre-production, production, and post-production, because they've got it in their mind. They've got to know exactly what they want and what the style and story of the movie is. It's them. They make it.
Jon Lovitz