8 Alton Brown Quotes on Media

Alton Brown quotes on media

62. Sorry, we're still working on that scratch and sniff TV.

82. When I get things -- when I really get something -- I have a talent for being able to communicate it and help others get it faster and better than I did. It's probably my only true talent. I think that I'm a teacher that happens to be a decent filmmaker. And that I happen to be able to use the visual narrative form in an effective way. I think I use television in a relatively positive way.

83. I still believe that television is the most powerful form of communication on Earth -- I just hate what is being done with it.

91. on possibly making Good Eats: The Movie: That would be one movie the world just doesn't need.

94. I had kicked around the idea for Good Eats when I was directing commercials. I kept thinking, 'Somebody has to make a food show that is actually educational and entertaining at the same time ... a show that got down to the 'why things happen.'' Plus, I hated my job -- I didn't think it was very worthwhile. The world's got enough Pampers and retread tires without me.

156. on starting to shoot Good Eats in HDTV format: But, although our look may have gotten expensive, I assure you our props, sets, costumes, actors, and general mentality are still budget basement. Good Eats is still held together by dental floss, duct tape, peanut butter and brine. We still don't spend as much per episode as American Idol spends on Paula Abdul's hair. And unlike much of what goes out on those 315 or so channels that pass for television, Good Eats is hand made:no committees, no corporate spank, and no stinkin' focus groups.

157. I didn't think they airbrushed anything that much any more! (in Cincinnati, on 3/3/07, re: Rachel Ray on a box of Triscuits)

158. I have decided to move from the planet. I'm sorry but I simply cannot remain on a world where Paris Hilton is allowed to publish 'memoirs.' (Sunday, September 05, 2004)