David Letterman used to say, 'I wasn't the class clown, but I wrote for him,' and that's exactly it. You want to be known to be funny without having it pointed out. — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
I took my play very seriously, and I got way, way lost in my play world. — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
Work hard. Don’t quit. Be appreciative, be thankful, be grateful, be respectful. Also, never whine, never complain. And always, for crying out loud, keep… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
I read that John Hughes script for 'Mr. Mom,' and I thought, 'This guy is a funny writer.' I went: 'You ought to stick… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
Yeah, I had to change my name because there were two other actors registered at Equity with that name. — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
There comes a point in your life when you realize how quickly time goes by, and how quickly it has gone. Then it really… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
There are times when I consciously give the character something physical - a walk, the way he sits, how he talks, or his lack… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
I'm envious of writers and musicians. I think it must be so difficult. Not just the frustration, but the discipline. — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
Westerns were always my favorite things when I was little. And it always bothered me when cowboys were too clean in movies, or when… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
If you get a good comedy once a year, man, that's pretty good. I may be pickier than some, but still, there aren't that… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
