In order for comedy to be funny you have to play the truth of the moment. But if you're not being completely truthful to the basis of the character, its not going to be funny. — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
My whole career, I've tried to bounce back and forth between everything, and not get typed out. I've done a pretty good job of… — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
People are on their computers more than watching TV, because you can only watch voyeur TV, which is basically what reality shows are, for… — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
In order for comedy to be funny you have to play the truth of the moment. But if you're not being completely truthful to… — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
In TV, when you're doing guest roles, you're gliding into a zone where people are already very comfortable. They go in and go to… — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
I don't aspire to direct like many actors. I would aspire most likely to do some writing, but I haven't had a chance to… — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
When I worked with Robin Williams, now there is improv! He is just as funny as you think he is. We did at least… — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
I'm more interested in knowing my cues than my lines. If you know what your cues are, then you know what your reaction is… — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
It's fun to do voiceover work, although you still have to act. But it doesn't involve memorizing lines, and you don't have to dress… — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
My goal as an actor was to work - to be a working actor, whether it was in theater, and, well, I didn't even… — Stephen Root Copy Share Image
The more you work, the more people see your work and would like to work with you, and vice versa. — Stephen Root Copy Share Image