Bill Murray

The studios don't seem to foster good writing. They're not so interested in that, but they're more interested in what worked most recently. They're definitely very serious about making money, and...

I don't know how this guy knew how much money I was making. I didn't know how much money I was making.

My favorite thing about New York is the people, because I think they're misunderstood. I don't think people realize how kind New York people are.

This really should be kept secret, but you can learn a lot by watching the making-of DVDs. Every actor should do it. You figure out what you're dealing with.

Movie acting suits me because I only need to be good for ninety seconds at a time.

When I work, my first relationship with people is professional.

I feel that if you really want an Oscar, you're in trouble. It's like wanting to be married - you'll take anybody. If you want the Oscar really badly, it becomes a naked desire and ambition. It...

One of the things I like about acting is that, in a funny way, I come back to myself.

Here's the thing, you just have to drive a lot faster, and if you don't get there, we're both fired.

Golf was my first glimpse of comedy. I was a caddy when I was a kid. I was on the golf course rather than being in lessons, but I can play better now than I could then.