Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Jackie Schaffer

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American writer Jackie Schaffer.
Last updated on December 2, 2024.
Jackie Schaffer

Jackie Schaffer is an American screenwriter.

It's so fun because Jason [Mantzoukas]'s one of the smartest people I've met in comedy. So unbelievably fast comedically - so he's quick with whatever, but it's fun to watch someone be so quick and so stupid simultaneously.
I think people who are fanatical about anything are funny.
That takes a lot of confidence to let your actors come up with something that could be theoretically funnier than what you had envisioned originally. — © Jackie Schaffer
That takes a lot of confidence to let your actors come up with something that could be theoretically funnier than what you had envisioned originally.
In the television business, I don't think anyone will let you go in and pitch a show unless you use the words 'organizing principle' or 'this is the prism through which we see their lives'.
Mark [Duplass] is the same person that I met on day one. He's a very smart, savvy, creative guy. If you ever want a champion on your side, it's Mark.
I remember being in the audition with Mark [Duplass] and I remember not being able to dominate him. He's so smart and centered and grounded. I can't do what I'd normally do to someone in this situation. I can't get the upper hand in the scene. I was really impressed and excited about the possibility to work with him.
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