My passion is becoming involved in good work, whether that means as an actor or writer or director or producer or all - that is not as important to me.
I really think that as good of a job as you do as a writer, you're absolutely indebted to the actors that have to deliver that material.
I really have the good fortune that the actors who work with me on 'The Leftovers' are thoughtful, hard working, open people and generous people.
Actors want to surprise themselves. When it's really good, you kind of transcend yourself, and that happens infrequently. Very, very rarely.
To be able to work with actors who are doing such good work, not only makes it easier for you, but it makes you better.
I know actors who have had to turn down good roles because they just don't pay enough. It's hard.
Any good production team is going to allow an actor to breathe life into the characters - that's why they hired that woman, that man, whatever the case.
As an actor, you are in a unique position because you're not only memorizing dialogue but really embodying it. You naturally feel the rhythm of good writing.
Unfortunately, most actors want to play off their own personal mystique and good looks and whatever, but that will only carry you but so far.
Some stars like to hide behind the whole idea of acting. But really good actors are not hiding at all. They're not afraid to be disliked, to be a little unsavoury.
I don't like the way some actors, when playing a nasty character, will try to grab hold of something good about them.
I am arrogant enough to know that I am a good actor and people will like me for my work.
I do know that the key to anything good is feeling relaxed and free. That's the main thing that you can offer yourself as an actor.
I had no intention of being an actor. I was quite good at it. I was pretty capable at other things but never any good at anything.
I've only had good experiences with actors. Starring next to them and directing them, for the most part they're all inspiring, special people.
As the actor, you can't go in saying, 'I'm the bad guy.' You've got to think your reasons for doing what you're doing are good.
Sword fighting in film is not about how good the fighter is, but how good the actor receiving the blows is.
Nobody became an actor because he had a good childhood.
It was only when I finished the course and left my graduation diploma on the bus that I realised I'd become an actor.
There are some things that as an actor scare you, and if you can capture that fear on screen, it will be interesting.
My goal was just to work regularly. I didn't ever expect to be rich or famous. I wanted to be a working character actor.
