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Billy Crystal Says Martin Scorsese ‘Was So Intense’ When He Taught Him at NYU: ‘He Would Be Very Scary’
Billy Crystal is thinking back on his formative years in Martin Scorsese’s classroom.
On the Dec. 15 episode of the “Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist” podcast, Crystal talked about his time being taught by Scorsese at New York University.
“He was a graduate student at the time, just doing his first movie, called ‘Who’s That Knocking at My Door.’ And it was 1968, 1969, 1970,” Crystal remarked on the podcast.
Crystal went on to describe Scorsese’s looks: “[He] had a big beard and granny glasses and hair down to his shoulders. He looked like everybody. He’d stand behind you while you were editing your film and he would be very scary, because he would look and he was so intense and he would speak very quickly — even then — he spoke quicker then because he was, you know, 50 years younger.”
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In a recent interview, actor and comedian Billy Crystal opened up about his experience being taught by legendary director Martin Scorsese at New York University. Crystal described Scorsese as “intense” and “scary” during his time as a student.
“He was so intense,” Crystal said. “He would be very scary. He would stand on your desk and scream at you if you didn’t get it right. But he was also incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about film. It was a transformative experience for me.”
Crystal went on to praise Scorsese for his dedication to teaching and his ability to push his students to be their best. “He demanded excellence, and he wouldn’t settle for anything less,” Crystal said. “But that’s what made him such a great teacher. He inspired us to work harder and dig deeper.”
Despite the intimidating nature of Scorsese’s teaching style, Crystal looks back on his time at NYU with fondness. “I learned so much from him, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have been taught by such a master,” Crystal said. “He may have been scary, but he was also a true genius.”
It’s clear that Martin Scorsese’s impact on his students, including Billy Crystal, goes far beyond the classroom. His passion for film and dedication to excellence have inspired generations of filmmakers and actors to strive for greatness.
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