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I used to bug all of the comedians for interviews, and when people want to talk to me, sometimes I'm very receptive and sometimes I say no. Sometimes if I say no, I think, If they're smart, they'll figure out how to not accept this no.

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Judd Apatow
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: December 6
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I often say that ... I'm just involved in comedy, so I can be around it.
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I think a lot of Hollywood is in retreat right now trying to figure out how to make money and make the safest bets.
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Eventually, the nerds and the geeks will have their day.
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A lot of bands that are great disappear a little bit faster than they used to. They don't get as much support for the long haul. You have to be pretty tough to hang in there.
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I'm making a movie about relationships, and I'm surrounded by guys scared of talking to girls.
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One of my fears is that I'm suddenly not going to be funny, but still think I am. That's like my nightmare that I can wake up in a cold sweat from.
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It would be so irresponsible not to speak up. I don't know what I would do in my home and in my life if I didn't rant a little bit and as thoughtfully as I can with some humor.
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I love the Lonely Island. I wish there was more Lonely Island movies.
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I'm trying to think if there was ever the Lenny Bruce-y, observational, George Carlin kind of magician: You know what I hate is ... I don't think that ever existed.
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All of my jokes were about not being able to meet anybody. I didn't have any insight into anything - even my own insecurities.
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