On the whole, a director who make the set a comfortable place to work is really important, whether it's a comedy or drama. Jason Bateman comedycomfortabledirector Change image and share on social
I looked around at the relationships that were the longest in my life, and they were the ones I had with my friends. I thought, 'If I only wanted to get married once, I should probably marry a friend.' Jason Bateman friendlifelong share on social
I really enjoy playing that everyman part because that part is us, the audience. And you need somebody inside a comedy to tether the absurdity to reality. Jason Bateman absurdityaudiencecomedy Change image and share on social
It earns you a lot of snark if you're able to convey vulnerability. Jason Bateman conveyearnlot Change image and share on social
In most professions, if you stay at the office an extra four hours every day, you're gonna impress the boss. You're gonna get that promotion; you're gonna get that raise. You're gonna at least have job security. But with acting, if you're really ambitious and you have a good work ethic and are really good at your job, it might not really matter. Jason Bateman actambitiousbos share on social
Will Arnett is one of the funniest guys I know. He has seen it all and done it all and come out the other end pretty savvy and pretty strong. Jason Bateman arnettendfunny Change image and share on social
Acting is just playing the violin in an orchestra. Directing is being the conductor. Jason Bateman actconductordirect Change image and share on social
We had, like, the greatest time you could ever imagine doing 'Arrested Development.' And as grateful as we are for the careers we have afterwards, it was - we still miss it. Jason Bateman arrestcareerdevelopment Change image and share on social
I don't feel sorry for people in the public eye getting eyed by the public. Jason Bateman eyefeelpeople Change image and share on social
You do certain things in your twenties that are just not appropriate in your thirties and certainly not appropriate in your forties. Eventually you even the scales, and it's time to move on and become an adult and start working hard again and going to sleep a little bit earlier. Fortunately, I got a job to facilitate that transition. Jason Bateman adultbiteearly share on social