I don't want to speak for my movies; you could say... -Adam McKay

I don't want to speak for my movies; you could say my movies are just completely silly and dumb, but in the case of 'Idiocracy' and 'Borat,' without a doubt there is a really subversive and sophisticated assault on American culture.

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Adam McKay is an American filmmaker, writer, and comedian. He is known for his work on comedy films such as "Anchorman," "Step Brothers," and "The Big Short." McKay's unique blend of humor and social commentary has made him a respected figure in the world of comedy and filmmaking.

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Creative freedom is a huge carrot....
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Nothing is funnier than confidently doing the wrong thing....
The living nightmare for a red state NASCAR driver would be a gay French driver....
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You need the audience to go on the ride with you. You can't just isolate them....
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Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident....
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Nations consist of people. And with their effort, a nation can accomplish all it could ever want....