Comedy A straight factor is important in any comedy, because you need something to tee it up and also to ground it. - Jason Bateman
I'm in a little bit of a different situation, because working in the business that I do and living in the city that I live in, I haven't had a problem with people who are gay. Since I was 10 I've been working alongside them, and some of my best friends are gay. - Jason Bateman
By definition, gay is smart. I see plenty of macho heterosexual idiots, but nine times out of 10 you can have a great conversation if you find a gay guy. - Jason Bateman
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
People have often asked if I'm gay because I don't go out of my way to spit and scratch and give people attitude. - Jason Bateman
If people are going to complain about stereotyping, it's as likely to be Italian-Americans as gay people. - Jason Bateman
I started writing this feature comedy in New York - a Chris Farley vehicle. The script was decent. When I got to LA, I met some new friends in film school and had them read my script and give me notes. - David Steinberg
I think a lot of the instincts you have doing comedy are really the same for doing drama, in that it's essentially about listening. The way I approach comedy, is you have to commit to everything as if it's a dramatic role, meaning you play it straight. - Will Ferrell
When I left school I was full of angst, like any teenager, and I channeled it all into comedy. - Matt Lucas