Judd Apatow

“My general rule is that if you're not prepared to make a joke about it, you're not allowed to be a fan of it.”

“In my world, a lot of people are bold and courageous and confident. They're not shy. They're not afraid to be ridiculous.”

“I think part of being a good director is being a good listener.”

“I always wanted to be a comedian, but I was never very good at it.”

“I feel like I'm a compassionate guy, but I also feel that if you're a comedian, you have to be a little bit of a monster.”

“I love making people laugh. And I love laughing.”

“Everything is material for the seed of a story.”

“I just like to see people get a shot.”

“I think the best comedy comes from the deepest, darkest places.”