Judd Apatow
The Catalyst
Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.
Judd Apatow is a renowned filmmaker and comedian known for his influential work in comedy, including hit films and television shows. This interview reveals his leadership style as a catalyst for change, as he discusses the importance of personal experiences in shaping his creative vision and the impact of his work on the industry.
“Usually don't think that. I think the opposite. I think in my life I always dreamed I would make something that was really great, that was as good as the movies I loved as a kid, you know, stripes or something like that.”
“I think a lot has changed already Because there was never fear about doing it. And so now people feel like there are repercussions to this. Whether or not it was wrong to prey upon actresses.”
“Work this up together. We did, you know, I went to the correspondence dinner the year before that and I was touring the White House and suddenly John Levitt, at the time speechwriter for the president, walks out of a room and says I'm in there writing the correspondence jokes for the president.”
“It's bad. It really depends on how it's bad. Sometimes you try new jokes and the crowd hates it, and it makes you laugh. Like you get off and you're like, oh my God, that was brutal. And you're amused by the brutality of it. Other times...”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 365 — Judd Apatow
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