James Lipton quotes

The difference - the fundamental difference between theater acting and film acting is that film acting is disjunctive. (James Lipton)

The definition of genius, really, should be that that person can do what the rest of us have to learn how to do.

James Lipton

Comedians don't laugh. They're too busy analyzing why it's funny or not.

James Lipton

I think that anybody's craft is fascinating. A taxi driver talking about taxi driving is going to be very, very interesting.

James Lipton

If I were to ask you for example right now to go back with me and define those moments in your life that shaped you as a person and you began to reexamine them, something would happen.

James Lipton

The foundation for film acting is stage acting.

James Lipton

I was originally going to be a lawyer, and the only thing I remember from the art of cross-examination is - you can see this one coming up Sixth Avenue - never ask a question the answer to which you do not know.

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I wanted when we began this to have a conversation, the kind that you're able to have, and the only way I knew how to do it was not to have a pre-interview.

James Lipton

I did get Tom Hanks to say, Life is just a box of chocolates.

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Hackman is able to live in the moment which means there is nothing for him at that split second than what is occurring in the scene.

James Lipton

Geniuses always think it's easier than we make it out to be. (James Lipton)

Olivier was another case of a genius, who couldn't understand why anybody would have any trouble doing this, because for him it came so easily.

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They change. They're different. There are no two alike, that's the miracle of it. But if they have something to teach the students. You can see them writing during the show.

James Lipton

James Lipton

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Occupation: American Educator
Born: September 19, 1926
Died: March 2, 2020
Quotes count: 13