Larry Charles Quotes

United States, Film Director
December 1, 1956

Larry Charles (born December 1, 1956) is an American writer, director, and producer. Charles was a staff writer for the American sitcom Seinfeld for its first five seasons, contributing some of the show's darkest and most absurd storylines. He has also directed the mockumentary comedy films Borat and Brüno, the documentary film Religulous, and comedy film The Dictator.

Also known as Screenwriter, Producer, Writer

I take big risks, but I'm not reckless about it.

Larry Charles
- Take
- Big
- Risks
I grew up in Brooklyn, New York. I grew up in a very Jewish neighbourhood and thought the whole world was like that. My parents were secular, but I went to a very Orthodox Jewish school, and I really got into it. I found it all fascinating, and I was just kind of really attracted to the metaphysical questions.

Larry Charles
- Up
- World
- School

You can repeat things because it's on a set and there are actors. But if it's a great moment and you don't capture it, it's rare to get that moment again.

Larry Charles
- Great
- You
- Moment
I don't want to just add another DVD to the pile. So I think, 'Is this going to have an impact and some lasting value? Is it worth it for me to spend two years of my middle-aged life on this?' They're my criteria, and I think that's led me to more urgent projects.

Larry Charles
- Life
- Value
- Impact