51 Quotes by Jesse Tyler Ferguson

I did my New York debut at 21. It was ‘On the Town’ at the George Gershwin Theatre. New York is my artistic home.

This show does something very special for the gay community. There’s a message hidden inside the totally gaudy package that is so fun to watch. It’s all about loving and accepting yourself, and every season I’m surprisingly moved by it.

Having red hair is never good when you’re a kid. I was picked on a lot and didn’t have a lot of friends. But I think that gave me a thick skin and helped make me a better person.

I don’t like improv at all. It terrifies me. I like to know exactly what I’m going to say. Being surprised does make me a better actor. Anytime I’m afraid of something that makes me rise to the occasion, it scares me, but it’s what makes great actors – being in the moment.

I still feel like a novice when it comes to classical theater, but I don’t ever want to become comfortable with anything. The greatest creativity comes from being nervous and uncomfortable.

If I had a reality show, it would probably be called ‘Keeping Fit with Jesse Tyler Ferguson’ because then I’d be forced to hit the gym every day.