190 Quotes by Richard Linklater

I have an uncomfortable groove, 'cause I have a lot of different kinds of stories to tell.

I always thought that I had a pretty diverse body of work, I mean, as far as subject matter. Teenage rock and roll movie; romance; '20s Western. On paper it looks different, but then there's similarities in the vibe of them.

I'm not enough of one of those public personalities who feels as though he's been one-dimensionalized. I don't feel that strongly enough.

Artists are great. They jump in.

I'm the kid who wanted to grow up and be Bugs Bunny. I was very, very disappointed when I realized I couldn't grow up and be a cartoon character.

The natural phenomenon of the universe is so mind-blowing, but you have to know about it. You have to be curious. You've got to find it on your own. If you're lucky, you do.

My working method has always been, 'Work really hard and get it right the first time.'

I've done my part to 'ruin' Austin.

I guess I don't have a grandiose view of the world in general, and I never believe it when someone else has a grandiose moment.