As an actor, you're tied to the writing. You live and die by what's written for you. And you can elevate that to a certain extent, but really, that's your blueprint. — James Wolk Copy Share Image
For 'Mad Men,' we really had to stick to the script, and you want to. It's not like you feel your hand is being forced. The words you get are the words you say. — James Wolk Copy Share Image
The 'Lone Star' experience was tough at the time, but it really allowed me to look at things from a 3,000-foot high view. You… — James Wolk Copy Share Image
I think you always want to be open to things... it's just the matter of finding something I believe in, finding a character I… — James Wolk Copy Share Image
I'm not a network executive, but it seems to be a time when networks take more of a gamble with higher-concept shows. And so,… — James Wolk Copy Share Image
There's a certain rhythm to comedy that is almost like you're dancing and you just go on autopilot, so to speak. There's something just… — James Wolk Copy Share Image
My dad used to put me in front of the TV screen and made me watch old Jimmy Durante and Dean Martin movies. I… — James Wolk Copy Share Image
For people to keep saying, 'We want to see more of this guy, even though the shows have not always been out-of-the-box successes,' is… — James Wolk Copy Share Image
I try to stay away from the more schmaltzy side of things. That can backfire quickly. — James Wolk Copy Share Image
For the auditioning process, I love to move my body around, maybe dance a little bit, get myself in a really loose place where… — James Wolk Copy Share Image
When I was young, my parents made me listen to old music and watch Jimmy Durante. I fell in love with the whole mystique… — James Wolk Copy Share Image