I love John Irvings stuff. Its that marriage of comedy and tragedy. Its really terrific. – Jeff Bridges
Most cynics are really crushed romantics: theyve been hurt, theyre sensitive, and their cynicism is a shell thats protecting this tiny, dear part in them thats still alive. – Jeff Bridges
Im very manipulative towards directors. My theory is that everyone on the set is directing the film, were all receiving art messages from the universe on how we should do the film. – Jeff Bridges
For me, growing up, the downside of it was that as a kid you dont want to stand out. You dont want to have a famous father let alone get a job because of your famous father, you know? But Im a product of nepotism. Thats how I got my foot in the door, through my dad. – Jeff Bridges