142 Quotes by William H. Macy

I feel like a lot of the young actors that are just coming up are really good. I think directors are directing better.

I do want to do TV, but I'm looking to be a creator, writer, and producer, and perhaps I could be a recurring character. Do 10 shows a year, something like that.

Directing is a huge amount of work with very little payoff, and a quarter of the money, and nine times more time spent.

All that back-story stuff doesn't help. What you get paid for is to stand toe-to-toe with the other actor and get him to do your will.

I'm getting bigger roles, and I'm on location more, and I have a wife and family. I'd rather work less, and I've started to implement that. It was either that or my wife would break my heart.

The roughest part is showing up. Once you throw yourself into the scene, it's just great fun to let it all go and not be self-conscious, and stop questioning whether you're sufficient.

You have to do whatever you can to limit the things that could make you feel insecure.

You should know the lines, be prepared, get sleep, and have the script analyzed so you're ready to rock and roll.

Nothing else counts except what you want.