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“I do have, at different times, a certain kind of self-consciousness in the world, an insecurity.”

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Charlie Kaufman is a celebrated screenwriter known for his unique and complex narratives. Born in November 1958, he has made significant contributions to the film industry with his distinctive style and thought-provoking scripts. more

“I worked on it [ Too Much Tuna] for a little bit downtown and it was a great experience. I couldn't believe how enthusiastic the audience was for it. It was just extraordinary. It felt like you were at a rock concert, which was just unusual for shows at Cherry Lane, which are usually intimate plays about big ideas, you know.”

“The show [ Too Much Tuna] changed a lot, actually, which is risky when you get positive critical feedback.”

Shows Too Much Changed Critical Feedback Tuna

Author:Alex Timbers

“I've worked on other shows where the sense is like, "Well, don't change it too much," you know? But on this one [ Too Much Tuna], Nick [Kroll] and John [Mulaney] - beyond being amazing performers - are also writers, and wanted to keep improving upon the show, particularly the play within a play. I think the writing just got funnier and funnier.”

Thinking Knows Writing Wells Play Shows Wanted Too Much Performers Improving Don't Change Tuna

Author:Alex Timbers

“I think it all started with the tuna sandwich, and then, on the road, gearing up for New York, Nick [Kroll] and John [Mulaney] had the idea of having a tuna puppet, which became Tony Tuna, and their friend Cammi Upton designed that and did a great job.”

Thinking Ideas Jobs New York Sandwiches Puppets Great Job Tuna Gearing Up

Author:Alex Timbers

“When I was thinking about what we could do in terms of what production values of Broadway might be able to add to the show, I had this thought that it would be really cool if we had a coup de théâtre. What would they want? And then I was like, an amazing, enormous tuna puppet that was like 30 by 40 feet would be pretty incredible. So I called up Basil Twist, and he got really excited immediately and started sketching out his idea, and I think it's a real highlight of the show.”

“So much of the show [ Too Much Tuna] is improvisation, and I think that Nick [Kroll] and John [Mulaney] kind of catch each other at times, surprise each other. I think that really makes it a fun, sort of live, unique experience.”

Thinking Kind Shows Fun Too Much Unique Surprise Improvisation Tuna Unique Experiences

Author:Alex Timbers

“I said I was ready to die recently, and I think I was exaggerating.That declaration of readiness, no matter what the outcome, that's a part of everyone's soul.”

Thinking Said Soul Matter Dies Ready No Matter What Outcomes Declaration Readiness Exaggerating Ready To Die

Author:Leonard Cohen

“One is given to self-dramatization from time to time. I intend to live forever.”

Self Given Forever Live Forever

Author:Leonard Cohen

“We all are motivated by deep impulses and deep appetites to serve, even though we may not be able to locate that which we are hoping to serve. So this is just a part of my nature and I think everybody else's nature to offer oneself at the critical moment when the emergency becomes articulate. It's only then that we can locate that willingness to serve.”

Thinking May Moments Able Offers Oneself Critical Impulse Willingness Motivated Appetite Emergencies Critical Moments Willingness To Serve

Author:Leonard Cohen

“My son and my daughter have both been an incredibly sustaining force, especially through this recent bad patch [of health]. So, I've been blessed and grateful for their company and for their assistance.”

Force Company Son Daughter Blessed Grateful My Daughter My Son Assistance Patches Sustaining

Author:Leonard Cohen

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