“When you're an actor, you can be hindered by your own narcissism.”
Amanda Peet

All I know is, I don't do a lot of analysis. I know those words have to move me. I rely on the author. I don't want actors reasoning with me about 'motivation' and all that bull. All I want 'em to do is learn the goddamn lines and don't bump into each other.”
Jason Robards

“I learned to act on the big screen. I was never a spear carrier. I was always the star. Always.”
Rob Lowe

“Clint developed his way of talking [on the screen] by studying the breathy speech pattern of Marilyn Monroe.”
Sondra Locke On Clint Eastwood, Marilyn Monroe

“The reason I'm doing Shakespeare is to see if today's audiences can still relate to that. I'm not old or English, or anything, so this'll prove it once and for all.”
Keanu Reeves