“I find a lot of writing happens when you're not actually at the computer. So I carry a notebook.”
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Famous Noah Baumbach Quotes
“A lot of black-and-white films generally have a color version that will be used for TV.”
“Anyone who's putting money into your movie would always rather you cast well-known people.”
“Being articulate, my parents could make anything sound reasonable.”
“Being funny, in some ways, is about being connected to psychology.”
“I didn't train in directing; I talk to actors the way I talk to anybody.”
“I do like having books on my shelves. I do value that life.”
“I kind of live like a writer. I get up and I write. I've done that my whole life.”
“I love black-and-white movies that are about contemporary subjects.”
“I think anxiety is dangerous, but it makes you think it's your friend.”
“Manhattan is so tailored. It's driven by appealing to the very wealthy and tourists.”
“It's always really special to be at the New York Film Festival, and always a real privilege.”
“That's the nice thing about collaborating with someone: Your work becomes a conversation.”
“I think all my movies are about transitions to some degree.”
“I've had great experiences or joyful experiences making a movie that people found very disturbing.”
“I read all the time. Sometimes I get asked if I've thought about writing a novel.”
“I think I've always been drawn to the notion of talk as cinematic.”
“I wouldn't say 'Frances Ha' is autobiographical, but it's definitely very personal.”
“It's kind of major, learning to drive. I feel like it kicked up other stuff in my life.”