Hollywood has the idea that movies have to be dumb. But especially movies for or about teenagers have to be really dumb! – Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Storytelling in general is a communal act. Throughout human history, people would gather around, whether by the fire or at a tavern, and tell stories. One person would chime in, then another, maybe someone would repeat a story they heard already but with a different spin. Its a collective process. – Joseph Gordon-Levitt
When I started editing on my home computer, I said to myself, Well, I could be at home studying for a class or I could be at home editing a video. – Joseph Gordon-Levitt
If youre going to put yourself above everybody else, you might end up alone. – Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Look, at the same time that I dont want to be a celebrity, I understand that when you make movies you put yourself out in the public eye. Id be a baby and a fool to be like, Why are there cameras taking pictures of me? when Im on a billboard for a movie. I think thats a very absurd concept. – Jonah Hill