Quotes by Johnny Galecki

About Johnny Galecki:

John Mark "Johnny" Galecki is an American actor. He is known for his role as David Healy in Roseanne from 1992–97 and as Dr. Leonard Hofstadter in The Big Bang Theory since 2007. Galecki also appeared in the films National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), Suicide Kings (1997), I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997), Bookies (2003), Hancock (2008), and In Time (2011).
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'Entourage' is a great show, but it's fantasy. I spent my twenties in L.A. in this business, and my life didn't look anything like that. 'Big Bang' reflects a side of men that is rarely shown. We see their flaws - all of them.

Johnny Galecki

When I'm back home in Chicago, since 'Roseanne' was such a Midwestern, blue-collar show, that's what sticks out in people's minds.

Johnny Galecki

I work in fantasy all day, so when I go home, I want to touch reality.

Johnny Galecki

I used to know Jennifer Love Hewitt. We lived in the same apartment building when I was about... jeez, I guess it was when I was doing 'Christmas Vacation', so I was about 13 or 14.

Johnny Galecki

We've all seen great actors and actresses who are missing a certain chemistry. And it's not about getting along or not getting along.

Johnny Galecki

Scientists are not these guys in lab coats deep in the inner bowels of universities and hospitals with their Bunsen burners. They're the people molding the culture that we live in, the future of our culture, and the technology we rely on every day.

Johnny Galecki

You get to a certain point - gratefully - when you're out of your twenties, and you realize how fleeting life is. So, it becomes important to feel as if the people in your life know exactly how you feel about them at all times.

Johnny Galecki

I love to work. I absolutely love to work.

Johnny Galecki

Comedy is similar to hockey... in only one way. You get a lot of credit for assists. So I try to serve whatever the intention is, be it the joke or the story or the scene or the moment or the kiss, even if it's not my joke or moment.

Johnny Galecki

In a series, you really need to stay open-minded. It's not like a play or a film, where you can create and fully commit to your character's back-story.

Johnny Galecki

As they say, there are two rules in improv: Never say no, and never ask why. When another actor asks 'Why?' or says no to something you're suggesting, then it's very clear that they're putting the onus on you, because they're not comfortable with it ...

Johnny Galecki

You know, I read the papers and I watch the news a lot. I watch 'Dateline' and '48 Hours'. And I think we have a tendency to become terrified of one another, thinking that there is a serial killer that is on either side of you.

Johnny Galecki

It's that one thing that you're passionate about, that you end up developing tunnel vision for and everything else tends to fall by the wayside. Passion is appealing and universal.

Johnny Galecki

There is that stereotype of a nerd with the high pants and pocket protector and that kind of thing. That can sustain comedy for maybe a movie - hence the 'Revenge of the Nerds' franchise - but not for hopefully years on the air. It's a sight gag, not...

Johnny Galecki

Perhaps 'Big Bang' fans feel so protective of the show because it is, despite being a hit show on a big network, something of a word-of-mouth phenomenon.

Johnny Galecki

It's never been a priority for me to concentrate on the likability of the character.

Johnny Galecki

I bought a little hideaway up north, so I'll ship my motorcycle up there. It's much less dangerous than West Hollywood.

Johnny Galecki

People are complicated; you put two of them together and it's generally a mess, but hopefully a beautiful mess.

Johnny Galecki

I don't know what to do with myself between films. I end up doing unhealthy things like shopping or drinking. I'm pretty schizophrenic about it.

Johnny Galecki

Right now, I'm very healthy. I have no vices left. Except sugary breakfast cereal. And absinthe, of course.

Johnny Galecki

Author Bio

  • NameJohnny Galecki
  • DescriptionAmerican actor
  • BornApril 30, 1975
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor