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Jay Duplass Quotes

I had to live on $17,000 a year until I was 33, because I was a failed artist until I was 29, when I made my first short film that went to Sundance.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: director
Nationality: american
Birth: March 7, 1973

Topics

Live Short Year Artist First Film

I think, for a while, my music was exclusively for those who shared my beliefs. But I realized I was perpetuating the bubble that I was living in instead of inviting people into my world.

Music People World Think Living Who

For all of its well-deserved reputation for pragmatism, American popular culture frequently nurtures or at least tolerates preposterous views and theories. Witness the 9/11 'truthers' who, lacking any evidence whatsoever, claim that 9/11 was a Bush administration plot.

Culture Reputation American Evidence

Out of all artists, authors are the least trained for the spotlight. Wanting attention isn't a requisite part of the package.

Attention Out Spotlight Artists Part

I'm a Hollywood pinhead; I don't know about political labels.

Political Know Hollywood Labels

A little more movement of the defensive side of the ball, some rules that will be unnoticed, but a big rule will be allowing the jack linebacker to move out of the box sideline to sideline.

Rules Will More Movement Box Out

Nothing good bursts forth all at once. The lightning may dart out of a black cloud; but the day sends his bright heralds before him, to prepare the world for his coming.

Good Day World Black Cloud Nothing

I wait for options, hoping that a space for a pass will appear at the last moment.

Moment Space Wait Will Options Last

I made over forty Westerns. I used to lie awake nights trying to think up new ways of getting on and off a horse.

Lie Think Horse Trying New Movies

When I was 14 and I wanted to buy stuff, I didn't like asking for stuff from my parents, so I started a couple companies, and the last one ended up being my studio.

Parents Up Buy Started Last Asking

Blue cheese contains natural amphetamines. Why are students not informed about this?

Blue Cheese Why Informed Students

I was exposed to jazz early on.

Early Jazz Exposed

Dad has always been - and still is - a great influence on me. He has always stood up for spirit, staying true to his beliefs... and I like to do the same with regard to my own true beliefs, regardless of potential criticism or mockery.

Great Me Influence Criticism True

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