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01Undated

The key to humor is often self-loathing or sarcasm. In a sense, that's how self-loathing is made palatable.

James Gray / quote

02Undated

I don't envy the job of people who have to watch five movies a day - that's insane.

James Gray / quote

03Undated

There are very few movies in English about romantic obsession told with a seriousness of purpose.

James Gray / quote

04Undated

The sad truth for American actors is that they really have no control whatsoever over the material that they get, or can do, particularly actresses. And if you're over 40 and you're an actress, forget it.

James Gray / quote

05Undated

The conventional wisdom is that people come to the United States, and immigration is so great, and they say, 'America, what a great country.' And a lot of that is true.

James Gray / quote

06Undated

Americans have always been excellent at making romantic comedies - but dramatically, we don't really try to do it.

James Gray / quote

07Undated

The state of being in love is so inherently preposterous. It usually lends itself to romantic comedy. I think we've all been there.

James Gray / quote