Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood

by Ed Zwick

“Q: What’s the difference between L.A. and Dannon Yogurt? A: Dannon Yogurt has active culture.”

There was no greater sin than an actor taking “a beat” before saying his line. Because in real life, we only listen to the end of someone else’s sentence out of politeness. Midway through, we think we know what they’re going to say. The truth is, there’s only talking and waiting to talk.