I think thats what distinguishes Schmidt, really. In the movies now, so much of what is appealing to an audience is the dramatic or has to do with science fiction, and Schmidt is simply human. Theres no melodrama theres no device, Its just about a human being. – Jack Nicholson
A star on a movie set is like a time bomb. That bomb has got to be defused so people can approach it without fear. – Jack Nicholson