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Neil Patrick Harris, born on June 15, 1973, is an American actor, singer, and host. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Lenny Leonard in the television series 'Gilmore Girls'. Harris has achieved great success in Broadway musicals and is known for his versatility and sense of humor. He has won multiple awards for his performances.

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“I think, in life, being nervous about something that's forthcoming is very helpful, whether it's an awards show or a family gathering or a job interview. If you're too calm and confident, then I think you aren't executing to the best of your ability. So I try not to let nerves get the best of me, but I welcome them because it tends to fuel me to try harder.”

“I don't know, but I think kids just want to be listened to, so I want to make sure I do that.”

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“I have a very large forehead. I have a pronounced skull. Maybe producers think that there is a lot going on up in there.”

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“I love the 'So You Think You Can Dance' show. I love it. I think it's some of the best hours on TV.”

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“I think things through a lot, so I probably use my head more than my heart. That probably comes through in my acting.”

Thinking Heart Use Acting My Heart

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“I think when dance is mediocre, it's painful. But when dance is really impressive, it destroys.”

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“I thought the idea of 'Smurfs' lent itself to the 3-D environment pretty well, I think, better than some of the farm animal movies that have been done before. I was a fan of the 'Smurfs' and they come with their own fan base, which I thought was nice.”

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“I was a big fan of how Johnny Carson hosted awards shows. Dick Cavett, as well, I think did a really great job of providing a nice blend of comedy, wit and class.”

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“So I've done my fair share of theater. I have also been very fortunate in that I've been able to come to New York two or three times a year just to see as many shows as possible. I think the live theater culture here is incredible.”

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“We're in such a volatile climate right now politically. I think they didn't want Assassins to not succeed due to popular opinion and politics, versus on its own merits. I can respect that.”

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“I think flirting is great fun. It doesn't mean that anything's going to come of it but it's fun to be told that you're hot and that your tits look great. You all get your pens out.”

Thinking Looks Mean Fun Hot Pens Flirting

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“I regret not dancing more, just cutting loose on the dance floor. I still admire those who don't care much about what others think of them.”

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“I'm very interested in starting to produce, and direct, and have an umbrella over an entire project in the future. I'd like to have control over what the characters do. I think as an actor, you get a little too caught up in the moment-to-moment, beat-to-beat stuff to have perspective.”

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“If I'm doing some weird tick with my mouth, or not standing still or something, I'll be the first person to notice it, and then want to change that. I think it's important just to maintain trajectory, to not just use your same tricks over and over.”

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“It's really something for people who are approaching 30 to take a look at what that means to them. I think turning 30 is a chance to re-identify with yourself.”

People Thinking Looks Mean Chance Turning 30

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“I think it has been a weird mistake to have people with their own music careers going on and judging people because when they're too critical, it affects them. They don't want to be that honest, because they need to keep their appearance up.”

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“I remember thinking that the rest of my life would be solo. I wasn’t weepy when I thought that - it was just a realization that I had gone this long being self-sufficient.”

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“I've done plenty of daredeviling - from white-water rafting to bungee jumping. But I think the most fearless was hosting the Emmy Awards. It was overwhelming, and I definitely had to leave fear at the door.”

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“When you call someone and ask them to do something they've never done before, in different mediums I think they would be inclined to pass because they're afraid of the risk. But the creative people who populate the theater world love the challenge of new things.”

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“I did enjoy singing the song, called "The Count", which is Count Olaf's big song that he sings to the kids when they first arrive with his henchpeople. He wrote it himself, and he thinks he's really, really talented, and it's a terrible song. So we had to learn intentionally bad choreography... We did these almost Lady Gaga-ish kind of movements, which were just awful, but that made me laugh”

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“Coming at the acting business as a technician, I really enjoy the process of working. I really enjoy being in a rehearsal room, starting a theatre piece for the first time. I really enjoy shooting in front of the crew, and I really love going on location. I think all that is just so exciting. So I've never really been drawn into the fame of being an actor, which in L.A., is part and parcel of the deal. I think for a lot of people, especially kids, it's hard to not get wrapped up in the world of the perks that the job brings.”

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“I felt a little green, because Shakespeare writes the thought process within the text; it was tricky not to think of what to say and then say it, and instead just deliver the lines.”

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“Thankfully I've been quite lucky in my career, but it's always good to re-evaluate things and think about what else you want to do.”

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“Parents need to be more accepting of who their kids are and less concerned about what society thinks they need to be.”

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Born: June 15, 1973
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 139

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