There is a temptation for an actor to editorialize what they're doing. And you can't do that with Pinter. It's almost like… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
Ease is something that I think many admire in other people, in sports or whatever it may be. — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
Obviously, any time you're closer in terms of what your knowledge is to a character, you can add something. But an actor's… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
We don't think of them as acting, but we take on certain characteristics based on where we function, and those relationships draw… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
There are times when you have to fight for something you believe in, that you love. — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
I think when you're younger, as an actor you have much more of a notion that you are doing something to the audience. But… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
In 2000, I realized I had reached that certain age when the parts get scarcer. So I decided to try my hand at directing. — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
There is a temptation for an actor to editorialize what they're doing. And you can't do that with Pinter. It's almost like a musical… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
Ease is something that I think many admire in other people, in sports or whatever it may be. — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
I did 'Animal House' in 1978, then 'Local Hero' in 1983, and then in '88, 'Crossing Delancey.' And I realized that every three to… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
A movie is a filmed rehearsal in a way. The audience doesn't know that because you're taking out the things that don't work. There's… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
I apply the three gag rule, which is if I can read a script without gagging more than three times, then maybe I can… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
Obviously, any time you're closer in terms of what your knowledge is to a character, you can add something. But an actor's job is… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
You realize Shakespeare wasn't stuck for an idea when he said, 'All the world's a stage.' — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
I like Guinness, and that will make anyone Irish. That and soda bread, and I'm good to go. — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
When you get older, unless you're a huge star, the parts become less and the competition becomes greater. Because the guys left standing are… — Peter Riegert Copy Share Image
