Jason Blum Quotes
When I was working for Miramax, before Sundance, a videotape of 'The Blair Witch Project' - of the full, completed movie - went to a lot of the buyers. And so we all saw it before the festival, and I passed, a bunch of people passed... Then I watched the movie marching toward success, and was reminded by my bosses what a dope I was.
Quotes to Explore
-
It is a growing process. You can't just like beer. You have to start somewhere and learn the different flavors.
-
I think that's what the most fascinating part of getting to know someone is - to see how they do things, and how their way of doing things is different from your way of doing things, and the fun of trying to do it their way and to see what value there is in looking at things from their perspective.
-
As a reward of their clean living and good habits these great stars have been able to withstand the rigorous test of stamina and physical exertion and have thus successfully extended their most remarkable careers over a period of many strenuous years.
-
I don't think many of us launched ourselves into the world of writing books fully formed.
-
Journalists write because they have nothing to say, and have something to say because they write.
-
If life must not be taken too seriously, then so neither must death.
-
Our planet's lands and oceans are already stretched to meet the demands of 7 billion people. The human population continues to grow. The search for sustainable solutions is an economic and a moral imperative if we are to create the future we want.
-
God doesn't know things. He is things.
-
I want do a Mandarin language movie. It'll probably be the next movie I do after the one I do next.
-
I'm mostly drawn to narratives that are difficult for me to visualize.
-
I have managed to infuriate the bank bosses; acquire a fatwa from the revolutionary guards of the trades union movement; frighten the 'Daily Telegraph' with a progressive graduate payment; and upset very rich people who are trying to dodge British taxes. I must be doing something right.
-
If you want to talk about cultural appropriation, we have to go back to the Greeks.
-
I quit college. I was studying architecture for about a year.
-
I think whenever you see what may be the seeds of a third party, you need to be very skeptical because there's not a very good track record for third parties.
-
I think I have a better sense of my weaknesses - being self-important, selfish and having a big ego probably triggers all the other stuff. I can see myself more clearly.
-
'Yogi Bear' changed my life in ways that I can't explain because it's not a full feature on me. 'Yogi Bear' – there's everything before 'Yogi Bear,' and there's everything after 'Yogi Bear.' Like a major car accident, or the birth of Christ.
-
In rough times, pathfinders rely on work, friends, humor and prayer. They develop a support network.
-
No one can be saved - in virtue of what he can do. Everyone can be saved - in virtue of what God can do.
-
The live setting is always better for me. I usually thrive at live. I feel like having a band behind me and being able to interact with the crowd helps boost my energy up.
-
I love cakes. Chocolate and coconut cakes. I love that combination!
-
There is nowhere you can go and only be with people who are like you. Give it up.
-
I mean no film is beyond criticism, but I think we've made a very modest movie.
-
I'm honestly perplexed about the distinction represented by the cervical wall. On one side, people should be prosecuted if they do anything to harm the fetus, but once on the outside, sorry kid, whatever happens happens. You're on your own.
-
When I was working for Miramax, before Sundance, a videotape of 'The Blair Witch Project' - of the full, completed movie - went to a lot of the buyers. And so we all saw it before the festival, and I passed, a bunch of people passed... Then I watched the movie marching toward success, and was reminded by my bosses what a dope I was.
