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Robert B. Weide Biography

Screenwriter

Robert B. Weide, born on June 20, 1959, is a renowned screenwriter known for his versatile work across various genres, including drama, comedy, and documentaries.

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“Everybody always asks me what the big surprises were that I discovered about Woody and I never have a good stock answer for that, I never know quite what to tell them other than generally that he's much less neurotic and quirky than I would have expected.”

Knows Bigs Asks Answers Surprise Expected Ask Me Neurotic Quirky Woody Big Surprises

Author:Robert B. Weide

“I've done documentaries and TV for six years but this was my first feature as director, so there were moments when I'd look around and was excited... but, of course, it was also very challenging on a day-to-day basis. And, of course, now that it's coming out people want to talk mostly to the actors.”

People Want Years Firsts Looks Done Moments Courses Actors Challenges Tvs Directors Six Bases Excited Features Coming Out Day To Day Documentaries

Author:Robert B. Weide

“When it came to the on-camera TV stuff, I'd be standing next to the director, my friend, and he'd be asked a question that I should have been answering.”

Should Has Beens Next Stuff Tvs Directors My Friends Standing Should Have Cameras Should Have Been

Author:Robert B. Weide

“I think people take their behavioural tips from everyone else. So, if the director is calm and the lead actors are calm, no one wants to be the sore thumb. And I've remained friendly with everyone.”

People Ifs Thinking Want Actors Directors Calm Friendly Thumbs

Author:Robert B. Weide

“For me, it was never a choice not to play the game because I was never attracted to it in the first place. I have plenty of friends who get stalked by the paparazzi, but it's not anything you'd aspire to. Fame is like Frankenstein's monster - once you've created it, it can get out of control.”

Firsts Play Choices Games Fame Monsters Plenty Aspire Paparazzi Frankenstein's Monster

Author:Robert B. Weide

“There are different levels of fame. There are the polite fans who quietly and respectfully approach you and ask for an autograph - and that's acceptable. But the next level... when you think you're having a moment of privacy and there's someone with a long lens catching you when you're about to eat, or sunbathe, or worse... it's just so intrusive and I think it's part of the sickness of our culture.”

Thinking Long Different Moments Culture Next Asks Levels Fans Fame Approach Sickness Privacy Acceptable Polite Lenses Catching Autographs Next Level Different Levels Catching You

Author:Robert B. Weide

“When I came to England I was quite surprised to see that you people have it too. But why people are so interested in other people's private lives is beyond me. It's like group hypnosis, or something - a giant distraction.”

People Life Is Groups England Giants Distraction Private Life Hypnosis

Author:Robert B. Weide

About the Author

Born: June 20, 1959
Known for: Screenwriter
Quotes: 7

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