Jason Lee

Quote: Karma is a funny thing. [Jason Lee]

Quote: I wanted to be looked at for the skateboarder that I was. I didn't want to be the 36-year-old skateboarder who's still holding on while owning a company at the same time. I wanted to make my mark and travel and accomplish a few things here and there and then get out. [Jason Lee]

Quote: I thought, 'Everything is open for me. I can basically do what I want. Let's see how well I interpret this Lets see how well I pull this off. [Jason Lee]

Quote: I could definitely relate to [ Almost Famous character] Jeff Bebe. I care about acting. I care about the work. Jeff Bebe cares about the music everything else can go to hell. [Jason Lee]

Quote: Mumford more than any movie marked the turning point ... That was the first time where I really changed my mannerisms my speech mannerisms, the way I talked, the way I carried myself. [Jason Lee]

Quote: A movie doesn't open the opening weekend and then get burned -- they don't destroy it. It lasts. So what about Raging Bull ? Do you know how much that made opening weekend? No. [Jason Lee]

Quote: I wanted to be very serious about being a musician - a guy who cares a lot about the music and the band and why we did it in the first place [Jason Lee]

Quote: My Name Is Earl. [Jason Lee]

Quote: My name is Earl and I'm a jerk. [Jason Lee]

Quote: The show really is balanced, from the writing to the way it's shot, with intelligence and humanity. It's always sweet at the end of the episode. You really do like Earl. [Jason Lee]

Quote: Earl. [Jason Lee]

Quote: At the end of the day, if you are talking about a blatant fraud, registration is not gong to prevent it. What it does do is put (managers) on the map. Investment advisers are subject to regular inspections of their internal controls. So by registering, they do have an obligation to make sure their internal controls are much more solid than they would be if they were not registered. It doesn't prevent outright fraud, but it does add a deterrent. [Jason Lee]

Quote: And even within cities you have different dynamics in each asset class. [Jason Lee]

Quote: We're in the midst of putting together a strategic partnership on the retail side. And for office, we're looking at sub markets of Tokyo and other cities with good demographics. [Jason Lee]

Quote: You still have rental growth. There's virtually no new supply. [Jason Lee]

Quote: I can't say we will invest in any significant way with this first fund. But hopefully, when we move onto the fund number two, India will be a market that we pursue. [Jason Lee]

Quote: When does Earl change, and how long does that take? It's a slow awakening. We have to walk that line of not having that happen too soon but not keeping him ignorant too long. [Jason Lee]

Quote: I try to do good things, you know, and good things happen when you keep yourself open like that, definitely. [Jason Lee]

Quote: I'm just doing my job. I can't show up on the set every day with that in my mind. It would just be too distracting. [Jason Lee]

Quote: There's a lot of heart in Earl and a lot of sweet moments at the end of episodes that ground it and let you realize it's not just a comedy, it's got something to it. [Jason Lee]

Quote: The only business of television I'm familiar with is this show. It's the only affiliation with TV I've ever had. I'm plenty happy. I like that it's a single-camera show. I'm used to working on films. I like that it feels very much like shooting a film. I was comfortable from day one. I have big dreams definitely. This thing better go. (But) I'm not thinking too far into the future. But there is a lot to consider because of Earl's list. When does he change and how long does that take? It's a slow awakening . . . We have to walk that line of not having it happen too soon but not keeping him too ignorant for too long. [Jason Lee]

Quote: Those were always the guys that I admired. I think I've maintained a relatively sort of low-key profile. I try to do good work and make it about that. [Jason Lee]

Quote: It feels great. Last year was my first year, so this year I'm just trying to do my best. [Jason Lee]

Quote: That keeps Earl on his toes. If he were able to easily cross everything off, he would start to get a little cocky, I'm sure, and start to rush it a bit. Instead, he stills gets tossed around in the process, and that, to me, is an indication that he's still got a long way to go. [Jason Lee]

Quote: If he were just able to cross everything off, he'd start to get a little cocky, I'm sure. He'd start to rush it and maybe get a little too overly confident. He still gets tossed around in the process. That's sort of to me an indication that he still has a long way to go. [Jason Lee]

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