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“I don't much care to watch myself. There are still probably 50 or 60 episodes of 'Frasier' that I have never seen.”

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John Mahoney, born on June 20, 1940, is an accomplished American actor known for his roles in various television series and films. He is recognized for his distinctive acting style and sense of humor. more

“I didn't want to be the archetypal sponging brother-in-law, so I didn't go into acting when I got to the States. I thought, 'No, I'll go to school and then I'll be an English teacher; that'll be fun.' But I was horrible as a teacher. As hard as I tried, I just couldn't inspire those kids to take an interest in Milton and Shakespeare and Donne.”

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“I don't need the money after 11 years on 'Frasier,' and there aren't that many great roles onstage left for somebody my age. I'm more interested in playing those roles than I am in playing bit parts in movies.”

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“I don't take much from my own father, because he was a very austere, quiet, private man who would come home from work, go to his parlour and play Beethoven on his piano.”

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“I like to learn the lines and not get any precontrived things in my head about the part. Just get on stage and see what the other actors are doing, and respond to them as honestly as I can.”

I Can Actors Lines Stage Honestly

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