There were scenes that just for length purposes, and knowing that the attention span of kids is not great, don't make it much longer than about 90 minutes.
Well, I was lucky in that my being an actress totally overshadowed my having some kind of a... legacy at Yale, so that was kind of great.
You become a great composer when you win a Pulitzer. But I think that now it's a completely meaningless award.
Being an actor is great; you chill in your trailer, and they bring you a breakfast burrito and coffee. But as director, you're responsible for every little thing.
Growing up, I thought it would be great if I could do big theaters. Now we're doing arenas.
Soap operas are such a great way to break-in to the industry. The diminishing landscape of daytime TV means it's going to be harder for young talent to get discovered.
I've got this thing where I think great shows have great credit sequences. I don't know why that is, exactly.
The great thing about films is that you have access to this whole world of experts who teach you the skills your character's supposed to have.
I'm essentially a jeans girl, and I dress them up or down with accessories. For me, it's ultimately about a great pair of shoes.
No great television show has ever rested on just one person. They're all about great ensembles and storytelling.
Writing requires a great deal of skill, just like painting does. People don't want to learn those skills.
One of the great things that you should never do that I learned from John Malkovich is to never judge your characters.
The Dalai Lama was once asked for his favorite chant, and he said it was better not to have a favorite anything, which I think is a great thought.
I was always a big fan of Charlie Chaplin movies. I love 'The Great Dictator' and 'City Lights.'
Circuit training is a great way to go. Keeping the reps high and the weight low, you'll tone your muscles without bulking up.
That's the great thing about the 'Sin City' movies. Each little slot is incredibly meaningful, and each character has their own moment.
I think 'Shameless' is more of an everyman's show, whereas as great as I think 'Girls' is, it's got a smaller audience.
People who see no gray tend to convince others to follow them. If someone talks with great conviction and joy, people tend to agree with them.
I have great tenants. They've all become my friends. They call me and say, 'Hey Kev, we've got a drip!'
I haven't had a great deal of luck with my career, have I? Maybe because I'm not pushy enough.
When the audience enjoys your performance, you feel like a magician who is doing magic. It's a great feeling!
