Paul Rudd Quotes

United States, Actor
April 6, 1969

Paul Stephen Rudd is an American actor, comedian, writer and film producer who studied theatre at the University of Kansas and the American Drama Academy, before making his acting debut in 1992 with NBC's drama series Sisters.

Also known as Comedian, Writer, Film Producer

I do like the idea that tomorrow I might find out that I'm going to be doing something that is completely unknowable today. I think it forces you to live in the moment in a very good way.

Paul Rudd
- Doing
- Moment
- Forces
Embarrassment and awkward situations are not foreign things to me.

Paul Rudd

Awkwardness is such a gold mine for comedy.

Paul Rudd
- Comedy
- Gold
- Awkwardness
I'm sure that my wanting to be an actor had to do with a need for approval.

Paul Rudd
- Actor
- Wanting
- Approval
Fear is what makes comedy funny.

Paul Rudd
- Fear
- Funny
- Comedy
Looking back, I'm really happy with the choices I've made in my career. I know for a fact I could be wealthier. Who knows, maybe I could be more successful, maybe not. I don't know. But just about every single thing I've ever done I've gone into with the right intentions, and that goes a long way.

Paul Rudd
Humor is the most important thing in life. It trumps everything else, and it's the only thing that helps me deal with everything else.

Paul Rudd
- Life
- Humor
- Deal
Theater is the most enriching and thrilling thing to do as an actor.

Paul Rudd
- Actor
- Theater
- Thrilling

Whatever I'm working on, the character I'm playing tends to slowly bleed into my own real life. Not in any kind of creepy, Method actor-y kind of way - it's just an innate kind of merging.

Paul Rudd
- Life
- Real
- Character
I don't consider myself a comedian because I don't really concern myself too much with jokes.

Paul Rudd
- Jokes
- Concern
- Comedian