“I think that comedy can act like an anesthetic.”
Paul Weitz

“Ten years ago, it was really difficult for a young actress to walk onto a set and disagree with the director and having that be OK and have a conversation about it and everyone be cool with it.”
Maggie Gyllenhaal

“- Fatima Blush: Maximillian, why torture yourself over that kind of woman?
- Largo: Maybe one day you have to kill her, Fatima.
- Fatima Blush: Your sense of humor is delicious!”
Barbara Carrera - Fatima
Klaus Maria Brandauer - Maximilian Largo

“There are only three ages for women in Hollywood - Babe, District Attorney, and Driving Miss Daisy.”
Goldie Hawn - Elise Elliot Atchison

“No comic can be great in films without two things — a great story which gives you a character to play, and a great director.”
Jack Benny