Todd Phillips Quotes

'Horrible Bosses' is just blatant, outright fun. I've read some of what the critics have said, and it's incredible how mean critics can be about comedies... It's so ridiculous.

With humor, it's so subjective that trying to think of what the ideal reader would think would drive you crazy.

Reviewers are the worst laughers in the world.

Congratulations, you have a sense of humor. And to those who didn't: Go stick your head in the mud.

Who knows what critics are thinking? I know that you make more of a name for yourself, make more of an interesting review, if you're kind of mean-spirited.

I don't have to talk about critics - I don't care.

The creator gives no heed to the critic unless he becomes a barren inventor.

The critics don't bother me.

I think everybody would admit that we've got a sense of humor.

In comedy, it's so subjective; there is no right or wrong.

If I had to name my favorite media personality, it would be a tie between Jon Stewart and Trey Parker/Matt Stone. Honest, wise, funny, and right. Sam Sifton was right up there when he was writing food criticism for the 'New York Times.'

I don't worry about what the critics say.

We can't figure out why any time we play in the East, the critics either ignore us or write a pretty bad review of the show.

I think comedy can be a way of sugar-coating a pill that needs to be taken, and whatever I complain about onstage, I hope I justify the negativity by using humour to make the point.

I sort of attract people who are interested in my comedy for being able to talk about whatever I want to talk about and not being ashamed of who I am and not hiding it.

I love dry British humor. I love to sketch in my off time. I love tequila.

Making a feature like 'Hotel 3' or 'Hotel 2' is kind of fun and jokey. It doesn't take itself too seriously. You could do whatever you want, basically.

If I am going to be afraid of the criticisms that my films get, I am never going to make films.

I know first-hand what it's like to be judged and to have someone criticise your creativity, your hard work and your art.

You are not just a funny person or just a journalist. Most people are hybrids of having a smart opinion and a great sense of humor.

I think I could have a funnier, more economic sets. But that's the comedy I do. And I understand if people aren't interested in it and would rather listen to someone else. But I'll never understand the anger people have toward me.

Comedy can be destructive, and still very, very funny. But if I can do something that is fun to watch and critical of the world but not wantonly destructive, I pursue those kinds of ideas more. The world needs less destruction. And destruction is kind of “easy,” too.

The best critic needn't be right, just interesting.

I've come to realize that you're going to get criticized no matter what. Somebody will always hate what you write, especially if you write humor for a fairly broad audience. Somebody will always find it not funny and declare you're not funny anymore. And sometimes people are just crazy.

Being a fan of comedy, it's so unique, in their own voice. I was really stoked to be able to participate. They're so great at just coming up with stuff on the fly and making stuff funny.