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Script Quotes

Everyday life became infused with urgency as I tried to speak and act in ways that fit the holy script and glorified God in new contexts Picture Quote #1

What I mostly do is take the script, analyse the hell out of it, see what’s in there, see what kind of person I’m dealing with, and then forget I’m playing a father and just play a person who exemplifies all those things Picture Quote #1

The script, I always believe, is the foundation of everything. And if you don’t connect to that foundation, if you don’t believe in that and feel that you wanna spend three, four months of your life exploring it, then all of the other elements are secondary Picture Quote #1

In writing ‘William Shakespeare’s Star Wars,’ I had the freedom to go beyond the original script and add asides, soliloquys and even new scenes. The main characters all get a soliloquy or two - or in Luke’s case, several Picture Quote #1

I was trying so hard. I would memorize the entire script, then I’d be lipping everybody’s lines while they were talking. When I watch those episodes, it’s disgusting. My performances were horrible. [On his first season of THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR (1990)] Picture Quote #1

As much as I thought the end of ‘Friday Night Lights’ was a really great ending, I was one of those people who wanted to make it into a movie. Even though it ultimately didn’t work to do that movie, I did work with some of the other writers and by myself writing a script for that Picture Quote #1

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The most frustrating thing is picking up a script and loving the roles in it except the female ones... It’s really annoying and something I’ve striven to change in the industry Picture Quote #1

I think that it’s fun to get the script and open it like a Christmas present. That’s ‘Alcatraz’ or anything that I’m working on. If the groundwork has been laid too much, the surprises aren’t there Picture Quote #1

The fun stuff comes when someone is not so strict on sticking to the script. You’re allowed the spontaneity, and great moments can happen Picture Quote #1

I was out to have a good time and have some fun. It’s a fun script and fun people are in the movie Picture Quote #1

There are a couple hard things. One, getting a funny idea that people can relate to; a funny idea or a funny script; there’s a million pitches Picture Quote #1

When I read a script, I have to see the funny, and if I can see it’s funny, it helps me to be able to transmit that Picture Quote #1

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I read that John Hughes script for ‘Mr. Mom,’ and I thought, ‘This guy is a funny writer.’ I went: ‘You ought to stick around and direct this thing.’ But he didn’t; he left, and look what he became. A really legendary comedy director Picture Quote #1

I love the gangster genre, but how many gangster movies are there? If I get a good gangster movie script, I’ll do it Picture Quote #1

Memorizing a playbook is like memorizing a script. When they change the script at the last minute it’s like changing a play in a game Picture Quote #1

I get involved with projects based on three parameters - the script, the actors involved and the director Picture Quote #1

I think it helps, as an actor, to never know when you’re going to get that next script and you’re done Picture Quote #1

You should know the lines, be prepared, get sleep, and have the script analyzed so you’re ready to rock and roll Picture Quote #1

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What I hope in my ideal world is that with each project, I’ll either get to work with a really great script that would force me to grow, or work with a really great actor who will make me better Picture Quote #1

In daytime, you’re shooting an episode a day, which is on average about 90 pages of script a day. That is very hectic. On 90210,’ you get to work through it a little more. You’re not just flying through it just to get it done Picture Quote #1

I don’t get rattled about the big things. I get rattled when I have to pick up my laundry, get gas in the car, pick up a script Picture Quote #1

I don’t start writing a script until I can see it all in my head, then it’s a matter of getting it down in white heat Picture Quote #1

I’ve done films where you have to get in shape for purely vanity reasons, when you read a script, turn to page 87 and it says: Rips his shirt off and casually throws it onto chair - and you’re going to go to the gym the next day because nobody wants to see your big fat arse out there taking your shirt off! Picture Quote #1

It took me three, four years, to get from my first film to my second film, banging on doors, trying to get people to give me a chance. Writing, struggling, with no money in the bank, working as an editor on the side. Working as a cameraman on the side. Getting little jobs, eking out a living. Trying to stay alive, and pushing a script that nobody wanted Picture Quote #1

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If I’m not in love with the script, there’s nothing. It doesn’t matter what you give me. It has to start with the script Picture Quote #1

TV has gotten perhaps better than your average film script, but at the same time, it’s fun to give it all you’ve got for a few months and produce a story Picture Quote #1

I took the role because it’s rare to read a script that makes me laugh and cry, and it spoke to my own religious feelings, as well as giving me a chance to draw on my experience as a parent. Accepting it was a no-brainer Picture Quote #1

A script is so word-heavy, after trying to communicate so much verbally, I think you need a different outlet to give the verbal centre of your brain a chance to cool off Picture Quote #1

I can get a script and go, Well, I’d rather do stand-up. I don’t hold movies in higher regard. I love making videos and posting. I love TV Picture Quote #1

The script will point you in certain directions and I go the opposite if I can. I try do do one thing and tell a different story with my eyes. I believe what’s more interesting is always what’s not being said Picture Quote #1

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Everyday life became infused with urgency as I tried to speak and act in ways that fit the holy script and glorified God in new contexts. (Script Quotes) What I mostly do is take the script, analyse the hell out of it, see what’s in there, see what kind of person I’m dealing with, and then forget I’m playing a father and just play a person who exemplifies all those things. (Script Quotes) The script, I always believe, is the foundation of everything. And if you don’t connect to that foundation, if you don’t believe in that and feel that you wanna spend three, four months of your life exploring it, then all of the other elements are secondary. (Script Quotes) In writing ‘William Shakespeare’s Star Wars,’ I had the freedom to go beyond the original script and add asides, soliloquys and even new scenes. The main characters all get a soliloquy or two - or in Luke’s case, several. (Script Quotes) I was trying so hard. I would memorize the entire script, then I’d be lipping everybody’s lines while they were talking. When I watch those episodes, it’s disgusting. My performances were horrible. [On his first season of THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR (1990)] (Script Quotes) As much as I thought the end of ‘Friday Night Lights’ was a really great ending, I was one of those people who wanted to make it into a movie. Even though it ultimately didn’t work to do that movie, I did work with some of the other writers and by myself writing a script for that. (Script Quotes) The most frustrating thing is picking up a script and loving the roles in it except the female ones... It’s really annoying and something I’ve striven to change in the industry. (Script Quotes) I think that it’s fun to get the script and open it like a Christmas present. That’s ‘Alcatraz’ or anything that I’m working on. If the groundwork has been laid too much, the surprises aren’t there. (Script Quotes) The fun stuff comes when someone is not so strict on sticking to the script. You’re allowed the spontaneity, and great moments can happen. (Script Quotes) I was out to have a good time and have some fun. It’s a fun script and fun people are in the movie. (Script Quotes) There are a couple hard things. One, getting a funny idea that people can relate to; a funny idea or a funny script; there’s a million pitches. (Script Quotes) When I read a script, I have to see the funny, and if I can see it’s funny, it helps me to be able to transmit that. (Script Quotes) I read that John Hughes script for ‘Mr. Mom,’ and I thought, ‘This guy is a funny writer.’ I went: ‘You ought to stick around and direct this thing.’ But he didn’t; he left, and look what he became. A really legendary comedy director. (Script Quotes) I love the gangster genre, but how many gangster movies are there? If I get a good gangster movie script, I’ll do it. (Script Quotes) Memorizing a playbook is like memorizing a script. When they change the script at the last minute it’s like changing a play in a game. (Script Quotes) I get involved with projects based on three parameters - the script, the actors involved and the director. (Script Quotes) I think it helps, as an actor, to never know when you’re going to get that next script and you’re done. (Script Quotes) You should know the lines, be prepared, get sleep, and have the script analyzed so you’re ready to rock and roll. (Script Quotes) What I hope in my ideal world is that with each project, I’ll either get to work with a really great script that would force me to grow, or work with a really great actor who will make me better. (Script Quotes) In daytime, you’re shooting an episode a day, which is on average about 90 pages of script a day. That is very hectic. On 90210,’ you get to work through it a little more. You’re not just flying through it just to get it done. (Script Quotes) I don’t get rattled about the big things. I get rattled when I have to pick up my laundry, get gas in the car, pick up a script. (Script Quotes) I don’t start writing a script until I can see it all in my head, then it’s a matter of getting it down in white heat. (Script Quotes) I’ve done films where you have to get in shape for purely vanity reasons, when you read a script, turn to page 87 and it says: Rips his shirt off and casually throws it onto chair - and you’re going to go to the gym the next day because nobody wants to see your big fat arse out there taking your shirt off! (Script Quotes) It took me three, four years, to get from my first film to my second film, banging on doors, trying to get people to give me a chance. Writing, struggling, with no money in the bank, working as an editor on the side. Working as a cameraman on the side. Getting little jobs, eking out a living. Trying to stay alive, and pushing a script that nobody wanted. (Script Quotes) If I’m not in love with the script, there’s nothing. It doesn’t matter what you give me. It has to start with the script. (Script Quotes) TV has gotten perhaps better than your average film script, but at the same time, it’s fun to give it all you’ve got for a few months and produce a story. (Script Quotes) I took the role because it’s rare to read a script that makes me laugh and cry, and it spoke to my own religious feelings, as well as giving me a chance to draw on my experience as a parent. Accepting it was a no-brainer. (Script Quotes) A script is so word-heavy, after trying to communicate so much verbally, I think you need a different outlet to give the verbal centre of your brain a chance to cool off. (Script Quotes) I can get a script and go, Well, I’d rather do stand-up. I don’t hold movies in higher regard. I love making videos and posting. I love TV. (Script Quotes) The script will point you in certain directions and I go the opposite if I can. I try do do one thing and tell a different story with my eyes. I believe what’s more interesting is always what’s not being said. (Script Quotes)

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