I read that John Hughes script for 'Mr. Mom,' and I thought, 'This guy is a funny writer.' I went: 'You ought… — 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… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
When I was in improv workshops or doing stand-up or writing comedy with others, or just doing comedy, I just laughed. Funny… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
In high school, I was too shy to perform. It's one thing to get laughs from your family, to be funny at… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
David Letterman used to say, 'I wasn't the class clown, but I wrote for him,' and that's exactly it. You want to… — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
Weirdly, for someone who wanted to be funny, I didn't like a lot of attention. — Michael Keaton Copy Share Image
My first manager, he had left Germany when he was five, but he would joke about the Nazis. And I'd laugh, but… — 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
