When I was in high school, I was the guy directing plays after class. I started my first theater company at 19, and my second theater company at 21. I've always been a guy who doesn't do well with the… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
I learned a lot, in terms of inspiring people. It became very clear to me, very early on, that directing a movie was a lot like being in a theater company. — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
I direct with energy. I believe in energy. I think energy is an electric thing in actors. I try to inspire, encourage, and make… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
There are several times when I walked into a room and just felt like such a sham. That's the problem with auditioning. — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
I think one of the main reason's Rick Rosenthal and Whitewater PIctures decided to 'get in bed with me' on 'Fat Kid' was because… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
Thing is, I'm a funny actor, but I'm not good at being funny. I'm going to ramble for a second: I'm an actor who… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
A lot of times, as a clown, you find acting for a reason. It's a way to exercise yourself. If you're funny, you test… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
I think everyone is given drama, by virtue of the fact that we all have drama in our lives, but not everyone can make… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
The more lines I have, in general, the worse a movie is. It's very rare that I get say great things in fantastic movies.… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
If I could act in theater, my whole life, and never act in film or television again, and just direct the rest of my… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
Something like 'Without a Paddle' does really well at the box office and I'm like, 'Oh, here we go.' In 'Without a Paddle' I'm… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
You just realize that at the beginning of 'Scooby' you're just going to start at level ten and stay at ten the entire time.… — Matthew Lillard Copy Share Image
