When I started writing after my career as an actor, I knew that that other life in the film industry would be pulled into my writing life and that people would see me not as an author but as an actor starting to write. James Franco actorauthorcareer share on social
I love to bring humour into my work. Because comedy is not a huge part of the art world. And big-business film takes itself very seriously. James Franco artbigbring Change image and share on social
I view filmmaking as a director's medium. James Franco directorfilmmakemedium Change image and share on social
I guess what I enjoy most is directing, because it incorporates all aspects of filmmaking. Directing is in the same line as acting - both are popularity contests, and in both you're trying to tell a story through the film as a medium. James Franco actaspectcontest share on social
I might have to stumble a little bit more in public than others, but that's fine, I don't mind, I've developed a thick skin. James Franco bitedevelopfine Change image and share on social
I'm a huge Cormac McCarthy fan and have read every book of his. James Franco bookcormacfan Change image and share on social
If I'm working on a film, I'll do sit-ups for before I shoot. Like, 100 in the morning or something. James Franco filmmorningshoot Change image and share on social
I needed an outlet in high school and came across painting. I've actually been painting longer than I've been acting. A movie is a collaborative effort, and with painting you just have yourself. James Franco actcollaborativeeffort Change image and share on social
I'm starting to teach now: I teach in the graduate film program at NYU and next year I'm going to be teaching at Los Angeles at the film program and English program at UCLA. James Franco angelesenglishfilm Change image and share on social
If the work is good, what does it matter? I'm doing it because I love it. Why not do as many things I love as I can? As long as the work is good. James Franco goodlonglove Change image and share on social
