Many times, I like to read the script before I even know who they want me to play, so I can read it and really enjoy it as an audience member. I think that's given me the ability to ferret… — William H. Macy Copy Share Image
Here are the good things about independent films: They do the more interesting, chancy scripts. They're run by love. — William H. Macy Copy Share
Another mistake a director can make is not to be prepared, so you get there on the day to shoot the scene, and they… — William H. Macy Copy Share
I don't know if it's fair to say that it's a bad time for movies. It seems to me that throughout the entire history… — William H. Macy Copy Share
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.… — William H. Macy Copy Share
It’s a shame...you just don’t see young people doing anything outside these days. — William H. Macy Copy Share
Talk about putting your money where your mouth is. It's not right. Someone's gotta say it. They said it. I applaud them. — William H. Macy Copy Share
I think what all actors share is that, somewhere down in your solar plexus, there's this fear that you're not going to be able… — William H. Macy Copy Share
I don't watch rushes. My whole thing is to try to stay in the moment with the other actor, and to let it all… — William H. Macy Copy Share
One of the things I did early on in film was over-enunciate and talk too loud. — William H. Macy Copy Share
If I like the story and it's well written, and it's a character I want to play and they'll pay me, then I decide… — William H. Macy Copy Share
The emotions will take care of themselves. You don't have to prod them along. As a matter of fact, you get in trouble when… — William H. Macy Copy Share
Ninety percent of the preparation we do as actors is just jive. It doesn't do anything. — William H. Macy Copy Share
When Fargo came out, I hired a publicist for the first time in my life. I thought, if ever I was going to make… — William H. Macy Copy Share
That's pretty much what every scene is about, getting people to see your point of view. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. — William H. Macy Copy Share
