I wanted to be an actor because I wanted to be onstage. I wanted to do musical theater, and from that I realized I was interested in plays. I never imagined myself on television. I was so lucky to be… — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
I love TV now, and 'Modern Family,' but what draws me back to theater is that initial instinct of wanting to be a theater actor. I love the challenge of starting a play and not stopping until you finish. I… — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
At my first Golden Globes, I met people I was very much enamored by: Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. It… — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
I like suits. I mean, I always feel good in a suit; I'm more of a suit guy than a shirt-and-jeans-type guy, probably. You… — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
Well, certainly at the Golden Globes, during every commercial break everyone gets up and schmoozes with each other. — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
I always bring my Jiffy Esteam steamer to get the wrinkles out of our clothes. It's powerful enough to press a suit. — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
I kind of cheer the presence of any gay characters at all - I think the more we can saturate television with any gay… — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
My dad has always been very proud of me but I think I have exceeded his expectations. When I told him I wanted to… — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
I did my New York debut at 21. It was 'On the Town' at the George Gershwin Theatre. New York is my artistic home. — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
I started taking my fiance, Justin, to some red carpet events I would go to, and a bowtie is often something that was required.… — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
Me being a shy kid, very closed off, showing vulnerability in a character was sort of a safe space on stage. It's always been… — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
I wanted to be an actor because I wanted to be onstage. I wanted to do musical theater, and from that I realized I… — Jesse Tyler Ferguson Copy Share Image
