Home / Quotes / Quote by John C. Reilly

Quote by John C. Reilly

“It's true that the skills required to be a conman are the same as those required for being an actor. Though those skills are in the service of something a bit more noble with acting, I hope.”

Author

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly, born on May 24, 1965, is an American actor known for his versatile and unique acting style. He has appeared in numerous well-known films, including the 'Old School' and 'Walk Hard' series. more

“Movies are this thing that came into my life, and it still feels pretend in some way. I kind of do this thing, and I never really accepted this idea that I'm a film actor. That's what I do. I feel like I'm a theater actor that started doing films. Most people have never seen me in a play. They're fun, though.”

People Way Feels Kind Stills Ideas Play Film Actors Fun Theater Accepted Film Actors

Author:John C. Reilly

“Once you become tagged as anything, it becomes difficult to shake it, because the less imaginative people in the business want you to do what worked for the last guy. That's always been something I've had to deal with.”

People Want Lasts Guy Difficult Deals Shakes Imaginative Tagged

Author:John C. Reilly

“There are a lot of actors in the world, there's a small number that actually get to work as actors, and there is a tiny group of actors that are celebrated in the way that I have been. I feel incredibly lucky.”

World Way Feels Has Beens Actors Numbers Groups Lucky Tiny Small Numbers

Author:John C. Reilly

“There is a level of fame that is really unmanageable. But most of the people who experience that level of fame are compensated in other ways. Private villas and chauffeured boats.”

People Way Levels Fame Boat Villa

Author:John C. Reilly