“Whenever I work on something, I try and throw everything I have at it. Then if the director finds it useful they use it, and if not, they ignore it!” IfsTryingUseDirectors Author:John C. Reilly
“Why people pick me for the roles that they do is a bit of a mystery.” PeopleBitsRolesMysteryPicksPick Me Author:John C. Reilly
“I would consider directing. I think directing myself would be tough, but I'm definitely interested in directing. I might start off directing a play before I move to a film.” ThinkingPlayMightWould BeFilmMovingTough Author:John C. Reilly
“A lot of people that make films say, 'We need this kind of character. Who's done it before? Get them to do it again.' That is exactly what actors are pushing against. It's kind of a cliche to talk about being stereotyped in that way, but it happens.” PeopleWayNeedsKindDoneCharacterHappensFilmActorsPushingCliche Author:John C. Reilly
“I don't deliberately go into comedy or go into indies, but I do deliberately try to keep changing tact, because I think that is the key to longevity in a career.” ThinkingTryingCareersComedyKeysLongevityTact Author:John C. Reilly
“I'm aware of how lucky I am. Being able to make pretty good money, and get to do a lot of fun work, and at the same time I'm not besieged by photographers.” AbleFunLuckyPhotographerGood MoneyFun Work Author:John C. Reilly
“Acting's all about the confidence you exude, especially on film. I mean, nervousness isn't attractive in anyone, but a film camera will seek it out and punish you.” MeanFilmActingCamerasAttractiveNervousness Author:John C. Reilly
“Despite not looking like a matinee idol, I feel like I have a lot to give. I've never had any trouble with women. People are always surprised with the romantic aspect of my movies.” PeopleGivingFeelsTroubleAspectDespiteIdols Author:John C. Reilly
“For a while I had a blues band in L.A., but I realized I was too optimistic to play the blues. I did not have the misery in my heart that the blues required.” HeartPlayMy HeartBandMiseryI RealizedOptimistic Author:John C. Reilly
“I always say it takes as much preparation and thought to do a small part as a leading part. In some ways, leads are easier because you have the luxury of time to discover the character.” WayCharacterEasierLuxuryPreparationSmall Parts Author:John C. Reilly