Scott Raab Quotes

When we went to war at the Falklands, Buck Kernan had to shake each man's hand as we boarded a boat for war.

Pro Publica distorts the relationship between organizations and their consultants.

As a viewer I came of age during a time when cast members were prone to fistfights. So I may be carrying a little of that kind of image in my head.

I said [to my mom], "I want to go to the parachute regiment." She said, "Whew, that's tough. But okay, I understand."

When you've got kids, it's a big undertaking. It's like doing four movies in a row.

Why would you go anyplace without your iPad? This is the greatest invention. When it gets a little more power, my God. It's like my office.

The comics I've talked to have varied styles as stand-ups, but the throughline is that it's the most intense thing they've ever done.

A movie is a miracle, even if it turns out to be a disappointment.

Somebody'll be me, tomorrow or whenever. I've been doing this awhile. My time's limited. I've been doing this awhile.

I think there's a core of real anger or misery inside every true stand-up comic.

I'm consciously working very hard at not eating.

I was a section commander in the parachute regiment [in the British army].

In the British military system, there is a very strict chain of command. Americans just want to win, and the correct strategy may be to speak directly to the men.

My dad is a little Scottish guy with tattoos all over his arms.

When you do something bad and you know you can do it, only you know you can do it. And do it while it's hot, man.

The Clash, in particular, transcends any category.

For each show, we do maybe 15 versions before it goes on air. So I know every show microscopically.