Author: Jeff Baena

Quotes

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

For us, when we think about the Middle Ages, it's sort of this rarefied, distant time that we have no connection to, especially if you grew up in America.

For us, when we think about the Middle Ages, it's sort of this rarefied, distant time that we have no connection to, especially if you grew up in America.

- Jeff Baena

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

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

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'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

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

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

- 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

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

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