Impromptu Quotes

During the filming of Wag the Dog (1997) Hoffman, his co-star Robert De Niro and director Barry Levinson had an impromptu meeting with President Bill Clinton at a Washington hotel. "So what`s this movie about?" Clinton asked De Niro. De Niro looked over to Levinson, hoping he would answer the question. Levinson, in turn, looked over to Hoffman. Hoffman, realizing there was no one else to pass the buck to, is quoted as saying, "So I just started to tap dance. I can`t even remember what I said."

While having dinner with Paul McCartney, Dustin Hoffman told the story of the death of Pablo Picasso and his famous last words, "Drink to me, drink to my health. You know I can`t drink anymore." Paul had a guitar with him and immediately played an impromptu chord progression while singing the quote. Thus, "Picasso`s Last Words", one of the highlights of the "Band On The Run" album, was made.

It was very romantic. Josh had planned it all - he`d even bought the ring, ... I am very excited, but I think the wedding will have to be impromptu because it is almost impossible to get all our families together in one place.

The best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance.

I`m just preparing my impromptu remarks.

I`ve been relying very heavily on my instincts as of late, and my songwriting has come to depend on my ability to surrender to the inspiration whenever it strikes. When I clear my mind and let the music take over, my hands seem to move on their own, and my voice utters words I haven`t premeditated. This is pure instinct. It`s like riding a wave. You just take a deep breath, hop on, and hang on as long as you can. That`s basically how I songwrite when I`m composing impromptu pieces. It`s a lot like channeling. Or free associating. And it`s super fun, because anything can happen! It`s pure creativity.

It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.