I hope, my career is never predictable. And my interests are diverse in that way. I feel very lucky that when I'm burnt out of acting I take to the pen and I write something I want to direct. And then when I'm tired of taking on too much responsibility as a director I then look for an acting gig. And I've made it very clear that I'm interested in voiceover work. I mean, I'm always looking for voiceover gigs. I love that.

Lake Bell

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Filmmaking is a huge privilege; it's not brain surgery. It's art, and art is supposed to be an enjoyable process, and it is an enjoyable experience for me.

movie brain art

With more money brings more fear and when you're trying to be creative in a fear-based environment it's dangerous. Then decisions are made out of fear, not what's best for the film.

creative decision trying

I am lactose intolerant, and I always thought it was really funny how people who are lactose intolerant continue to eat dairy, because they like it so much. And I find it not acceptable.

dairy acceptable people

We're all part of movie and we're all incredibly and equally important but it is your actor's job to perform and to deliver.

I think coming to work and being absurd and neurotic and thoughtful at the same time is far more interesting.

thoughtful interesting thinking

Actually, in my own life I think I probably feign neuroses to be... by Lake Bell

Actually, in my own life I think I probably feign neuroses to be more interesting than I am.

neurosis interesting thinking

What's the trick to writing a genuinely funny comedy? The trick i... by Lake Bell

What's the trick to writing a genuinely funny comedy? The trick is therapy. Take notes.

notes comedy writing

I feel very fortunate to be currently in the position where I can choose to be an actor, writer, director, or all of them at the same time. With being a mom, I've recently had a priority shift that has sort of thrusted itself on my existence, but I tend to use all experiences as something to work with. Anything that is profoundly, energy shifting - like having a child - is fodder for creative thought.

mom creative children

But I'd say 'How to Make It in America' is the most accurate depiction of the New York hipster community on television for sure.

hipster new-york america

I'm vegan on home base, but when I travel to other countries, I t... by Lake Bell

I'm vegan on home base, but when I travel to other countries, I throw it all into the garbage.

garbage home country

I love fashion. I always have. When I was a kid, I was in almost full-on costumes when I went to school, and I've retained a bit of that in my adulthood.

fashion kids school

Without strong financial roots, our generation is in a constant state of redefinition. This forces us to think outside the box when it comes to making a living... which sometimes makes it look like we're a mess, but really we're just creative. And we like weed.

weed strong thinking

I have this necklace I always wear. I collect pendants from people I love; my best friends and members of my family have all given me one, and I put them on this chain so no matter where I am they're always with me.

my-best-friend necklaces people

I like my body, I like to have fun with what I put on, but I also want to remain classic. So I guess my signature is sexy and eclectic but classic.

signatures sexy fun

I completely bombed the audition... I was insecure, stopping and starting. I went to the bathroom and cried.

insecure auditions stopping

A woman needs her privacy while drinking a dirty Belvedere martini on the rocks with a splash of Tabasco.

privacy drinking dirty

You have to keep hobbies in L.A. Otherwise, it's sad. by Lake Bell

You have to keep hobbies in L.A. Otherwise, it's sad.

There are a lot of funny people and a lot of unfunny people. Some of them are women and some of them are dudes.

funny-people people

A friend of mine told me, you know your obsession with girls who talk like sexy babies? You have to put that into your script.

When you make a movie, you're spending a month of your life with someone and, down the line, you have to spend more months with them. It is this mini-marriage that you have.