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Jay Duplass
"I loved movies. They inspired me more than anything growing up and wanted to do for others what those movies have done for me. I do a lot of other creative stuff but am not very good at it." --
Source : "Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass, Creators of 'The Puffy Chair'". Interview with Eugene Hernandez, www.indiewire.com. July 17, 2006.
Jay Duplass
#Growing Up Quotes
#Creative Quotes
#Done Quotes
“But if you think you aren't creative that's cool, too. I think being around people who aren't creative is kind of refreshing and nice.”
“And that's what art is, a form in which people can reflect on who we are as human beings and come to some understanding of this journey we are on.”
Source : "Exclusive: Wendell Pierce Discusses His Controversial Role in ‘Four’ (LAFF Premiere Today)". Interview with Jasmin Tiggett, www.indiewire.com. Junuary 15, 2012.
“A man marries to have a home, but also because he doesn't want to be bothered with sex and all that sort of thing.”
“This is a great thing that's happening in baseball. We don't know if it will ever happen again.”
Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“I think Junior is certainly a science fiction premise as is Twins, as is Dave, beyond Ghostbusters.”
“I never lost my belief, in the midst of setbacks which were not spared me during my period of struggle. Providence has had the last word and brought me success.”
“Why do we place such a disproportionate emphasis on sporting achievement? Why doesn't success in other fields receive similar attention... Maybe it's because in a country that prides itself on being egalitarian, sport is intellectually and socio-economically an equal playing field. In fact, the more humble your background, the better, the underdog-turned champion is a narrative that resonates powerfully. We're far less interested in the stories of our best doctors, writers, lawyers, engineers, teachers or social workers. Their triumphs do not capture our collective imaginations.”
“Everything begins with the resolve to take the first step. From that action, wisdom arises and change begins. Without action, nothing changes.”
