Author: Jeff Baena

Quotes

I don't try to make actors play crazy characters. I like where there's a certain element of who they are and truth to their performances.

I don't try to make actors play crazy characters. I like where there's a certain element of who they are and truth to their performances.

- Jeff Baena

Not to be negative, but I think the biggest lesson is don't trust anyone.

Not to be negative, but I think the biggest lesson is don't trust anyone.

- Jeff Baena

I hate when people eat food and talk with their mouth full. I always cover my mouth when I eat, but I've had it where there's little bologna bits flying on your food.

I hate when people eat food and talk with their mouth full. I always cover my mouth when I eat, but I've had it where there's little bologna bits flying on your food.

- Jeff Baena

'Motherwort.' 'Great Leopard's Bane.' These are awesome band names.

'Motherwort.' 'Great Leopard's Bane.' These are awesome band names.

- Jeff Baena

My pet peeve is when people criticize things when they're just trying to have a conversation.

My pet peeve is when people criticize things when they're just trying to have a conversation.

- Jeff Baena

I've always maintained that people that are funny and smart can do anything in film.

I've always maintained that people that are funny and smart can do anything in film.

- Jeff Baena

When people are committed to things, and the world view they have is no longer in alignment with our world view, then it becomes funny.

When people are committed to things, and the world view they have is no longer in alignment with our world view, then it becomes funny.

- Jeff Baena

I like collaborating with actors. I love finding that moment where it all comes together.

I like collaborating with actors. I love finding that moment where it all comes together.

- Jeff Baena

Having been through breakups when you get back with the person thinking it's going to work the second time - it never does.

Having been through breakups when you get back with the person thinking it's going to work the second time - it never does.

- Jeff Baena

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