The World Motivation
Often, American audiences are underestimated by producers and movie studios. They often think we're dumber than we are.
“Often, American audiences are underestimated by producers and movie studios. They often think we're dumber than we are.”
— Ben Feldman · Audiences
Often, American audiences are underestimated by producers and movie studios. They often think we're dumber than we are.
My first job ever was at Baskin-Robbins when I was 14, which is probably the closest I'll ever come to having a corporate job like the one I play on TV - although I do work for Universal, so I suppose that's corporate.
I live in Los Angeles, which is the youngest place - there's no history to Los Angeles. Everything's fake.
The institution of marriage has been something that - we have a very temperamental relationship, marriage and I. I've seen a lot of not great examples of it.
It's funny: I don't get to play characters where I wear what I want to wear. With 'Mad Men,' if Janie Bryant doesn't laugh at me, then that outfit doesn't make it to air.
You just have to ensure that you make good films because audiences today have become picky and smart, and rightfully so.
One percent of all comics ever reach the level of a Chris Rock or a Jerry Seinfeld. When audiences come to the underground rooms, they have a chance to watch the process that happens along the way - and see the comedians grow.
Cable penetrates 70 percent of American audiences now.
The audiences are there as a result of my history with the band but also as a result of my being able to reach people with a tune.
Our audiences were always the most bizarre mix. You'd have a thousand screaming girls in the front of the stage and then ten very serious rock critics in the back of the room going, 'Uh-huh, I think we understand this.'