My dad had been an actor... not only had my dad been an actor, but his dad had been an actor, and my great-grandfather had been an actor. And who knows before then? — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
I was going to be a concert pianist, and when I was in high school, my parents were scared to death that I would… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
People can be a hoot on the set, but if they're not good to work with, that tires very quickly. — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
On some level in acting, what you're trying to find is truth, because when it's true is when it's also funny. — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
Nothing ever guarantees you anything-that's my rule. My other rule is never believe anything that anyone tells you, and then you'll never be fooled.… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
So much of life is paradox. So much of life is neither one thing nor the other... it's both things at the same time. — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
You only have a week to do a show. I mean, there's only so deep you can dig in that week. — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
Maybe it's because I'm getting older, I'm finding enjoyment in things that stop time. Just the simple act of tasting a glass of wine… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
I was as happy doing theater in New York for little or no money as I am now doing television for more money. The… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
We can't control what the ratings will be. It's like, if you're going to go skiing, do you hope you'll have a good day… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
I always think extremism is basically a reaction out of fear. What we seem to be experiencing is polar extremism that keeps people from… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
From Kelsey, I have learned among many other things the value of turning on a dime and how you can have an extremely funny… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
I don't have the time to tell you all the things I've learned from this cast. It's an extraordinary ensemble because we all support… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
