I have a mentor. I have... guides. I have a lot of guides. Not a lot, but people whose opinions I really respect and who I will turn to. Jake Gyllenhaal guidelotmentor Change image and share on social
The last name is pronounced Jill-en-hall. It's spelled with two l's, two a's. We have a song in my family; G-Y-Double L - EN - HAAL spells Gyllenhaal. It's a Swedish name. It's a family heirloom set to music. Jake Gyllenhaal conjurerdoublefamily share on social
Theater has given me a different perspective on the way I approach films. Jake Gyllenhaal approachfilmperspective Change image and share on social
I don't always think it's necessary for somebody to be nice all the time. Jake Gyllenhaal nicetime Change image and share on social
I think that we all have within us the potential for almost anything. If we play close attention to our lives, then we can get at it somehow. Jake Gyllenhaal attentioncloselive Change image and share on social
The idea of competition, particularly in a creative atmosphere, is always there. And, if you don't acknowledge that, you are doing yourself and the process a disservice. Jake Gyllenhaal acknowledgeatmospherecompetition Change image and share on social
Some movies you fall a step behind, and some you stay in the same place, make the same choices. And then sometimes there are people who know more than you but show you, and that's the maximum you can hope for - doing that with someone who says, 'I like you for what you are, and I want you to be in my picture.' Jake Gyllenhaal choicefallhope share on social
I think family is the most important thing in the world. I think your own family is the most complicated thing in the world, and I think it's the most beautiful thing in the world. Jake Gyllenhaal beautifulcomplicatefamily Change image and share on social
Working on a movie like 'Prince of Persia' was awesome. It was great fun to be an action hero and to jump around, running off walls and fighting and having great quippy lines. Jake Gyllenhaal actionawesomefight Change image and share on social
As much as I am one for real human interaction, I also want to make a show that's entertaining and that people want to see. Jake Gyllenhaal entertainhumaninteraction Change image and share on social