Judd Apatow produced and wrote Freaks and Geeks, which should have lasted forever and instead got canceled after one season. But he also wrote and directed some hugely successful movies, including The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up, produced movies like Bridesmaids, and is currently an executive producer of Girls. So, he knows a thing or two about life and stuff.
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Can’t wait to see it though.
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Log in to replyIt’s marked as a private video, I can’t see it even though I am logged in at Vimeo! :(
Log in to replyOh god. The singing. This is just awesome.
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Log in to replywell that was funny XD
Log in to replyThis is so amazing, so much perfection and THE SINGING OH MY GOSH
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Log in to replyJUDD IS PERFECTION
Log in to replyI have so much appreciation for him making Freaks and Geeks. <3 <3 <3
ahahah, I loved the end. "I know you are all wondering what those books are behind me. Just know, I haven't read any of them."
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Log in to reply“We are just like you, except not as good.” Judd Apatow is the best.
Log in to replytrust evolution.
Log in to replyi love himmmmm
that was my favorite line.
Log in to replyJudd Apatow is literally the best ever.
Log in to replyI would like to find the person out there that thought having, of all people, Judd Apatow answer questions from teenage girls and give them a hug.
Log in to replyI do wish Leslie Mann had been there when the camera panned.
Log in to replyme too! That was so cruel …. alas i forgive him because he created freaks and geeks
Log in to replythis guy knows what’s up.
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Log in to replyThis is all awesome advice.
Log in to replyHOLY SHIT
Log in to replyWhen I saw the light-picture-before-the-article-is-posted-thingy I GOT SO EXCITED BECAUSE IT WAS JUDD APATOW. He’s made/helped create so many hilarious movies (and my favorite show of all time, Freaks and Geeks).
Log in to replywhat an awesome dude. <3
Log in to replyI was so excited to see this posted and it definitely lived up to my expectations… He is absolutely fabulous.
Log in to reply“I know I haven’t shaved for this”
How endearing!
T’WAS AMAZING. THANK YOU, MR. APATOW.
Am I allowed to make suggestions for future “grown men”? If so….IRA GLASS
Log in to replylolz go ask anaheed
Log in to replyah definitely!
Log in to replyThis is brilliant. This is the first Ask a Grown Man video that I’ve watched, but now I will go and watch the others. ALL of the others :)
Log in to replyI think y’all should consider getting Conan O’Brien to do this – I bet he’d be fantastic!
Log in to replytotally not what i expected. in a good way!
Log in to replyPERFECT. Here’s what: “RAISE your standards. YOU need to like THEM.” Yippee!!!!!! A quote worth remembering fra shizzzz. That said, would’ve loved to have seen ma girl Leslie!
Log in to replyWhy are the mostly famous Hollywood people doing this? Can’t it be someone who lives a life we can relate to.
Log in to replyI understand what you mean, but don’t you realize that these people once lived the life you’re living right now? And that one day, you COULD live their ‘famous’ life too?
Think of it that way. That’s sort of the ‘point’. At least, in my opinion.
Log in to replyAll of our other advice posts are written by us, the writers and editors of this site. I am a fan of all the people who have done Grown Person videos for us, and I think it’s fun and funny to get advice from them because I love their work.
Log in to replyI love his everything he’s made and what great advice!
Log in to replyHe is seriously cool. And also sincere.
Log in to replyOh my god…. this is amazing.
Log in to replyDiggin’ the bookshelf. And the facial hair.
Log in to replyYES. All my favorite people are on this website.
Log in to replyHe is awesome.
I saw this video posted on sparknotes.com…
Log in to replySo brilliantly awkward and funny. New found love for Judd, I always knew who he was but I just never really bothered to look him up properly. Thanks for introducing, rookies!
Log in to replyI’m 20 years old and some of the things he says in this video; I’ve obviously already gone through.
Log in to replyOther things… no, but since he’s right on the stuff I have gone through (about 50%), it’s safe to say I am bookmarking this video for future reference when I am discouraged about life. I’m really surprised by the content of this video; I only know of his work but I had no idea who he was or that he’d have such ‘true’ answers.
One of the most endearing and sincere “Ask a Grown Man”s yet!
Log in to replyTHANK YOU, JUDD APATOW FOR MAKING FREAKS AND GEEKS!!!
Log in to replyLOVE.
Can we nominate people for this? Cause I’d like to nominate Neil Gaiman and also Neil Patrick Harris.
Log in to replyOh my god Neil Patrick Harris would be the BEST
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