205 Quotes by John C. Reilly

It’s thought of as an eccentric thing for an actor to really try to maintain quality control through the whole career. Most people think, ‘You just work. You just keep working.’ And in some ways I wish I could be a guy who’s just a workhorse.

Really if you look at my filmography, there’s something for everyone!

An actor’s life is like a series of – it’s like the first day of school happening over and over again.

When they’re good, I like working with new actors.

Young people can be annoying, let’s face it. But they can also be really refreshing to be around and full of enthusiasm.

When I first joined SAG, there was another John Reilly. My dad was John Reilly, too, but growing up I was John John. Nobody in life calls me John C. It’s more like, ‘Hey you, Step Brother!’

I was never a very dependable employee for anything. Perfect for the actor’s life!

Acting’s all about the confidence you exude, especially on film. I mean, nervousness isn’t attractive in anyone, but a film camera will seek it out and punish you.

Being unprepared makes me nervous. I’m old-fashioned show folk.