Pastoral Resources

Growing up in Hollywood it seemed like every kid was the child of some star. We had no idea that other people would think we were special, because there was no other lifestyle to compare it to.

In Hollywood now when people die they don't say, 'Did he leave a will?' but 'Did he leave a diary?'

Hollywood, it has treated me so nicely, I am ready to faint! As soon as I see Hollywood, I love it.

I didn't even understand the whole idea of Hollywood.

I had a friend, and we always used to pretend to be twins. We had this fantasy about going to Hollywood together. We were about four.

I've spent several years in Hollywood, and I still think the movie heroes are in the audience.

Hollywood is a sewer with service from the Ritz Carlton.

There are so many things I'd like to change in the industry. Everything from the reliance of style over substance to their reluctance to hire me for big budget blockbusters, but the thing I would love most would be if they understood people don't have to be Hollywood beautiful to be sexy or interesting.

Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.

Hollywood does not write parts for people like me, an elderly gentleman, and when they find out you're crippled, forget about it. No, I'll never work again.

On the last couple of movies I made - big-budget Hollywood movies - I really missed being able to create my own material.

I was offered a free villa in Hollywood, but I said no thank you, I prefer to live in Italy.

Last summer a second unit production crew went to France and shot scenes for several of this season's episodes. They shot costumed actors in and around real castles and landmarks, we couldn't possibly have duplicated here in Hollywood.

It's a good time to be making movies, despite the cynicism people have about Hollywood.

I consider myself a student of Hollywood.

I don't think Hollywood per se is supposed to be taken seriously, otherwise, dear Lord, that would be frightening.

I don't even take myself seriously, so how could I possibly take Hollywood seriously?

Curb Your Enthusiasm, is not so much about Hollywood. It's more about Larry's weaknesses.

People ask me if I ever feel outside the Hollywood loop, and I never do, because both of us do a lot of theatre, so it's great for New York and it's also half-way between Europe and the west coast, so it's the best of both worlds.

Of course, Hollywood is still making some excellent pictures which reflect the great artistry that made Hollywood famous throughout the world, but these films are exceptions, judging from box office returns and press reviews.