“There's so much joy in doing comedy work, and that's one of the reasons I like to do it - because it's just a hilarious day at work.” ReasonJoyComedy Author:John C. Reilly
“Young people can be annoying, let's face it. But they can also be really refreshing to be around and full of enthusiasm.” PeopleFacesYoungEnthusiasmAnnoyingRefreshing Author:John C. Reilly
“A lot of times, good improv is when both people, or however many people are in the scene, really have no idea what the next thing you're going to say is.” PeopleIdeasNextSceneNo Idea Author:John C. Reilly
“Animation is a great way to work. No early morning call times, no make-up chair. In live action ,you're always fighting the clock; the sun is always going down too soon.” WayActionFightingMorningSunClockChairsAnimationEarly MorningAlways Fighting Author:John C. Reilly
“Being a father has fulfilled me in parts of my life that sustain me. It gives me a comfort and patience. All actors have this hole inside that they're trying to fill by performing. I'm anxious to keep creating, but I'm not so desperate any more because I have the love and support of my kids and wife.” GivingTryingKidsActorsFatherSupportWifeComfortCreatingGive MeHolesPerformingDesperateAnxiousFulfilledBeing A Father Author:John C. Reilly
“For a long time, it was like I was part of some special forces unit: I'd land, meet everyone, five minutes later I'd have to do some amazing work, then - boom! - I'm out again. You know, playing supporting parts takes courage.” KnowsLongForceFiveLandMinutesSpecialLong TimeUnitsFive MinutesSpecial ForcesAmazing Work Author:John C. Reilly
“From the first time I did a movie, people have said, 'Oh, it's all going to change now.' And it would change, but very incrementally. I think I prefer that to some big explosion of fame all of the sudden.” PeopleThinkingFirstsSaidBigsFameFirst TimeExplosions Author:John C. Reilly
“Honestly, to tell you the truth, being trapped in any video game sounds like a living nightmare to me. In most video games, the point is it's a fight for survival, so I think it would be a terrifying place to live.” ThinkingWould BeFightingGamesSoundSurvivalHonestlyVideoNightmareTrappedPlaces To Live Author:John C. Reilly
“I always felt really guilty if I spent too much time playing video games. It's a colossal waste of time. And I can't say it's a very satisfying feeling at the end of the day, if you've spent eight hours playing a video game; you just end up feeling kind of spent, and used.” IfsKindI CanEndsFeelingsUsedGamesFeltHoursToo MuchWasteEightVideoGuiltyThe End Of The DaySatisfyingWasting TimeColossalPlaying Video Games Author:John C. Reilly
“I am one of those people who is not very patient in the makeup chair. I have been offered movies like 'Planet of the Apes' and stuff like 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' and I turned them down.” PeopleHas BeensStuffPlanetsPatientChairsMakeupApes Author:John C. Reilly