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John C. Reilly

(1965) Television Actor United States

134 quotes in 919 categories

John C. Reilly’s versatility spans comedy, drama, and music, and these 134 quotes capture his candid thoughts on performance, creativity, and the joys of storytelling. It’s a lively glimpse into the mind of a beloved entertainer.

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John C. Reilly is a television actor from the United States, best known for American battleships, 1886-1923.

Quick Facts About John C. Reilly

Born: May 24, 1965
Nationality: United States
Profession: Television Actor
Notable works: American battleships, 1886-1923
Known for: Wreck-It Ralph, Step Brothers

About John C. Reilly

John Christopher Reilly is an American actor. A character actor, he is known for his work with leading and supporting roles in both independent films and major studio features. The recipient of various accolades, Reilly is one of only two people to have been nominated for an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award (EGOT) without winning once.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by John C. Reilly

I think just getting a movie done is an accomplishment in itself.

Accomplishment

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I like being employed, you know. That's my favorite kind of acting.

Acting

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It's a mystery why certain people find certain things funny.

Certain

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Being unprepared makes me nervous. I'm old-fashioned show folk.

Folks

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I do a lot of improvising on movies, actually.

Improvising

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I don't know who I am, to tell you the truth.

Knows

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If I'm committed to something really stupid, then I'm in a comedy.

Comedy

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If people want to see me in comedies, that's fine with me.

Comedies

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I like people who are able to keep pushing themselves and challenging themselves even after great success.

Able

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I try to take things that challenge me either physically or mentally, or I have to learn a new skill.

Challenges

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I feel like a teenager myself, so I appreciate it when the kids think you're all right.

Appreciate

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Hey, I'm just trying to become the Michael Caine/Gene Hackman of my generation.

Generations

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The less people know about me in reality, the more they can accept of me as a character.

Accept

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I was never a very dependable employee for anything. Perfect for the actor's life!

Actor

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The way you get through having a shitty job is to laugh a lot and goof around.

Comedy

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It's kind of liberating to be able to bring your own ideas to things, but it's also a lot of pressure, it's…

Able

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Somehow that doesn't feel like a natural human thing to do, to go to those dark places, you have to kind of…

Comedy

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The truth is, when you're at the track, it was an interesting thing about stock car racing as a sport, is you…

Car

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It's thought of as an eccentric thing for an actor to really try to maintain quality control through the whole career. Most…

Actor

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Oh, absolutely, it felt more serious than your typical job. One of the things that got us through how difficult the shooting…

Absolutely

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Honestly, to tell you the truth, being trapped in any video game sounds like a living nightmare to me. In most video…

Fighting

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I'm not of the manor born; I've never felt entitled in that way. I just came to Hollywood to be an actor.…

Actor

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I'm not a big fan of kids' movies that have this knowing snarkiness to them or this post-modern take on storytelling. I…

Big fan

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Whenever I work on something, I try and throw everything I have at it. Then if the director finds it useful they…

Director

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I don't think I could ever stop doing serious movies and just do comedies, or vice versa, but there is something cool…

Cinema

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Kind of the exhausting thing about doing pure comedy, or something that's broader, is you're kind of a slave to the laugh.…

About

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The truth is that filmmaking is not really an actor's medium; it's really a director's medium, so all I can really control…

Actors

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I like working. I wish I could say I made a deliberate choice to comedy, but it's just what came my way.…

Adam

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This whole celebrity racket, it's not really my bag. I don't really do that stuff, and I am not looking to get…

Actor

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I was thinking maybe about being a lawyer. I realized I was interested in becoming a priest at one point. I was…

Actors

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I get the greatest joy from just doing anything, being an actor. Doing music, and doing what I love to do. I…

Actors

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I end up improvising in almost everything to some degree, 'cause it's often necessary on movies. The script is one thing, and…

Appropriate

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A script is like a theory of a movie.

Movie

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Really if you look at my filmography, there's something for everyone!

Film

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When they're good, I like working with new actors.

Actor

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Surprising people is the key to career longevity for someone like me.

Career

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Why people pick me for the roles that they do is a bit of a mystery.

Bit

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I don't mind doing scripted material. It's actually kind of a relief, because improvising is a little bit like screenwriting on your…

Feet

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Hollywood is an illusion. These intense workplaces, with very close relationships, a few months at a time - and then it ends.

Close relationship

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Life is often confusing and sad, and I'm a big fan of the slap and the tickle, as they say.

Big fan

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