197 Quotes by John Lithgow

It's my theory that if you hear enough applause and laughter at a young enough age, you're doomed

My only regret is that we didn't have more kids. I came from a family of four kids, but my wife and I just started too late.

One of the things that gives me a lot of pleasure about both the solo show and the book is that it tells people about my dad. He really was an important man. He was a kind of pioneer of regional theater. He was the first American producer to ever produce all of Shakespeare plays.

The Broadway audience is made up of a greater percentage of tourists now. There's not nearly as much variety and danger and challenge in what's being offered.

Shakespeare is like mother's milk to me.

I was married very young. I lived a very middle class life. I was married at age 21, divorced at 31. I didn't sleep on people's couches.

I never get tired of hearing compliments.

Books make great gifts because they're something you love that you can share.

I went to Princeton High School, when I was very serious about being an artist. I was in a theatre family but I didn't want to become an actor.