Top 26 Quotes & Sayings by Peter Farrelly

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Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Peter John Farrelly is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and novelist. Along with his brother Bobby, the Farrelly brothers are mostly famous for directing and producing quirky comedy and romantic comedy films such as Dumb and Dumber; Shallow Hal; Me, Myself and Irene; There's Something About Mary; and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid. On his own in 2018 Farrelly co-wrote and directed the comedy-drama Green Book, which won the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018. For his work on the film, he also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay and the Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

American - Novelist | Born: December 17, 1956

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If I was not allowed to mention that I was in the film industry, I could go six months without getting a kiss.

Peter Farrelly

Usually, you can shoot a movie in 10 or 12 weeks.

Peter Farrelly

Anybody who is a fan of any team is going to recognize themselves in this.

Peter Farrelly

We really love all sports, but we don't think in the long term. The reason we did Kingpin was because there was a script we really liked and we saw the possibilities.

Peter Farrelly

With all of my films if I get one bad review and a bunch of good reviews the bad one is the only one that will stay with me, which really sucks!

Peter Farrelly

Nine out of 10 times these guys will hit it-they'll be on something incredibly funny, but one out of 10, two out of 10, they'll fall flat on their faces. That's what makes them great actors: they take those chances, they don't play it safe.

Peter Farrelly

If you work with Jim Carrey, you're working with the best.

Peter Farrelly

I know this is silly, it's shallow, it's bad, I wish I wasn't this way-but if I meet a girl with no teeth, I just don't want to date her. It's creepy of me, I wish I was a bigger person, but that's my real turn-off.

Peter Farrelly

I know guys. I know the way they think.

Peter Farrelly

There are a lot of laughs in this movie, but it's not just about the laughs. It's really about the story, about a guy who finds his soul and realizes what's truly important.

Peter Farrelly

Everything's a lot easier when you work with someone you know just about as well as you know yourself.

Peter Farrelly

I do know this: When somebody has to look great on the screen, that's the death of funny.

Peter Farrelly

I always loved Kate Winslet, but after you meet her you really love her because she's a cool chick.

Peter Farrelly

Our feeling is that the most important thing on a set is that actors have enough confidence to try different things. If there's stress or tension, they won't go out on a limb because they won't want to embarrass themselves if they don't feel completely comfortable.

Peter Farrelly

'Movie 43' is about the hardest R Rated comedy ever.

Peter Farrelly

I always take kind of a zen view of casting and I really don't remember people who passed. I kind of turn it over to the universe and figure, 'Wow, I guess that wasn't meant to be.' It doesn't sit with me.

Peter Farrelly

You know, I'm not sure I ever even had a blind date!

Peter Farrelly

We've had no problems with the actors, but we keep a really loose set.

Peter Farrelly

To the critics: You always complain that Hollywood never gives you new stuff, and then when you get it, you flip out. Lighten up.

Peter Farrelly

The guy I've never worked with that is pissing me off is Tom Hanks. I want to work with Tom Hanks more than anyone.

Peter Farrelly

Movie 43 is about the hardest R Rated comedy ever.

Peter Farrelly

You can't control the way people are going to describe you.

Peter Farrelly

They're happy to be Siamese twins. They feel blessed. But the rest of us have to go through the world alone. And they don't. And because they have this great attitude, they have a lot of friends. They were the kings of the prom. You know, they were in the state championship hockey team. You know, they're the goalie. And it's just they're a couple of winners who happen to be Siamese twins.

Peter Farrelly

Don't ever rob a bank. Enjoy life. Have fun. Choose to be happy now; don't wait until you're 'successful,' because honestly, I was as happy when we were unemployed and scrounging around for a buck.

Peter Farrelly

I think comedy in the last 5-7 years is as good as it's ever been in America. I like it when people push it. You go through periods where people did not push the envelope. The more you push it, the funnier you get.

Peter Farrelly

There is a point you can definitely lose the audience and sometimes you don't know where it is.

Peter Farrelly

Top 26 Quotes & Sayings by Peter Farrelly

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