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“My dad was a big fan of comedy. He wanted to be a stand-up. He loved Lenny [Bruce]. He also loved Lord Buckley and jazz and stuff. He was a hipster. My parents were kind of beatnik-y, you know, for Salt Lake City. But my humor, I think, came from wanting to disarm people before they hit me.”

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Judd Apatow

Judd Apatow is a celebrated film producer, recognized for his work in comedy. He has produced a series of hit films such as 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin', 'Knocked Up', and 'Superbad'. Apatow's films are known for their blend of humor and heart, and he has played a significant role in shaping the modern comedy landscape. more

“I love Kimberly Peirce. Incredibly intense is a good way of describing her. Brutally honest. Really sharp. She's a director for actors. That's what she's best at, sitting down with an actor and just getting to the heart of what a scene is. And getting to the heart of not just what the scene is and the character is, but what you are, and how to build that bridge between the "me" and the character, and those emotions.”

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Author:Joseph Gordon-Levitt

“You start out giving your hat, then you give your coat, then your shirt, then your skin and finally your soul.”

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Author:Charles de Gaulle

“The thing that ruined your life makes you good at your work. And then you get rewarded at work, so you don't bother to fix it in your life.”

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Book:Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy

Source: Sick in the Head: Conversations About Life and Comedy

“My family were hitters. If you made them laugh, they didn't hit you. My dad wouldn't hit me if I got him with humor right between the eyes.”

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