“I like the level of fame that I have. You get nice tables in restaurants sometimes, but fame isn't something that I find comfortable.” SometimesLevelsNiceFameComfortableTablesRestaurantsNice Day Author:Aidan Quinn
“I think there's a down-to-earthness with Midwesterners and with people from the Midlands - which is where my family is from - in Ireland.” PeopleThinkingMy FamilyIrelandMidwesterners Author:Aidan Quinn
“I think my being such a nomad let me into acting. I was always having to create a new image whenever we moved.” ThinkingActingLet MeMovedNomad Author:Aidan Quinn
“I would love, more than anything, to do an out-and-out farce with huge physical energy. Just because you're from the minimalist school, it doesn't mean you can't go big.” MeanBigsSchoolEnergyHugeFarceMinimalist Author:Aidan Quinn
“Really, most of us just focus on what's in front of us. We're too busy putting out the fires of everyday life.” FireFocusFrontsEverydayBusyEveryday LifeToo Busy Author:Aidan Quinn
“I'm not particularly a career-oriented guy. I'm lucky. I can make really interesting films much of the time with interesting people yet be anonymous, have a private life. But, I'd like to have the choice of the better roles.” PeopleI CanFilmGuyChoicesInterestingCareersRolesLuckyPrivate LifeReally Interesting Author:Aidan Quinn
“I'm not a city kind of guy. I'm happiest when I'm tromping through the woods. That's why I don't live in Los Angeles. Being physically away from Hollywood probably loses me a few jobs, but the best ones seek me out.” KindJobsGuyLosesCitiesHollywoodWoodsLos Angeles Author:Aidan Quinn
“I don't care. I mean, I've been stupid in the past, and I've learned from that. Some actors actually think about what they're going to talk about during the interview--they read up and meditate and plan quotes and get all inspired. It's very smart, but it's so planned. I never think to do that.” ThinkingMeanCarePastActorsPlansStupidSmartInspiredDon't CareI Don't CareI've LearnedInterviewsVery Smart Author:Aidan Quinn
“Thank you, but diamonds break easier than gold and people shine more through brokenness.” PeopleBreakEasierGoldShiningDiamondBrokenness Author:Samantha Boscarino