"I now, more and more, appreciate when I'm in a group of good people and get to work in good movies and projects. I'm wildly grateful and appreciative"
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The phrase "group of good people" does double duty. It’s moral language, but also union language: this is about the set, the crew, the vibe, the daily weather of collaboration. Actors rarely get to admit how much the experience is determined by who’s around them without sounding needy. Goldblum threads the needle by framing it as appreciation rather than demand. He’s quietly asserting a standard: talent isn’t enough; decency is part of the production value.
"Good movies and projects" is another tell. He doesn’t say prestige, awards, or art. He says "good" twice, flattening the hierarchy between highbrow and popcorn, between indie and franchise. That’s consistent with Goldblum’s cultural lane: he thrives as a character actor who can elevate a blockbuster without pretending it’s a sermon.
"Wildly grateful" is not just sincerity; it’s a protective charm against cynicism. In the current celebrity economy, where transparency is monetized and burnout is content, gratitude becomes a way to stay human while still staying employable.
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| Topic | Gratitude |
|---|---|
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Goldblum, Jeff. (2026, January 15). I now, more and more, appreciate when I'm in a group of good people and get to work in good movies and projects. I'm wildly grateful and appreciative. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-now-more-and-more-appreciate-when-im-in-a-group-60641/
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Goldblum, Jeff. "I now, more and more, appreciate when I'm in a group of good people and get to work in good movies and projects. I'm wildly grateful and appreciative." FixQuotes. January 15, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-now-more-and-more-appreciate-when-im-in-a-group-60641/.
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"I now, more and more, appreciate when I'm in a group of good people and get to work in good movies and projects. I'm wildly grateful and appreciative." FixQuotes, 15 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/i-now-more-and-more-appreciate-when-im-in-a-group-60641/. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.












