182 Quotes by Noah Baumbach

I find a lot of writing happens when you’re not actually at the computer. So I carry a notebook.

I used a video camera, and shot on film cameras at school and stuff, but I had a lot more training as a writer. I kind of live like a writer. I get up and I write. I’ve done that my whole life.

I’ve had great experiences or joyful experiences making a movie that people found very disturbing.

I think I’ve always been drawn to the notion of talk as cinematic.

I don’t agree with the idea that my characters are unlikeable.

Anyone who’s putting money into your movie would always rather you cast well-known people.

It’s always really special to be at the New York Film Festival, and always a real privilege.

I’m good with a grill. I like to make cheeseburgers – I once read in a David Goodis crime novel that you’re only supposed to flip a burger once.

I get a lot of responses to my movies. Some people say, ‘Oh, I thought it was really funny – I hope that’s okay!’ And my answer always is ‘Yes. It’s totally okay.’