I think being an actor in general is acknowledging that we are constantly playing different roles, that we have all these different parts of ourselves and instead of pretending that you are just one thing, as an actor you get… — 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
I think being an actor in general is acknowledging that we are constantly playing different roles, that we have all these different parts of… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
Sometimes in the most tragic situation, something just profoundly funny happens. — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
We all went to Kelsey's wedding, and yeah, we go to parties. We also go to each other's house. A group of us got… — David Hyde Pierce Copy Share Image
