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
A straight factor is important in any comedy, because you need something to tee it up and also to ground it. Jason Bateman comedyfactorgrind 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
I guess there's nothing funny about a guy who looks conservative and has it all together, but it's satisfying to see a conservative guy crumbling inside, and I think a lot of American comedy has cottoned on to that. Jason Bateman americancomedyconservative share on social
I'd much rather have the freedom, and the obligation to use it responsibly, than be put in a box. Jason Bateman boxfreedomobligation Change image and share on social
I don't want to be obnoxious with my ambition or sound like I expect any sort of entitlement here. Hollywood is not in the business of humoring people. Jason Bateman ambitionbusinessentitlement 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
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
I'd worked so hard that by the time I was 20, I wanted to play hard. And I did that really well. Jason Bateman hardplaytime Change image and share on social
I don't worry about people misinterpreting my kindness for weakness. Jason Bateman kindnessmisinterpretepeople Change image and share on social