American Quote by Peter Riegert

There are times when you have to fight for something you believe in, that you love.

— Peter Riegert

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

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

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

Ease is something that I think many admire in other people, in sports or whatever it may be.

— Peter Riegert

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

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

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

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

You realize Shakespeare wasn't stuck for an idea when he said, 'All the world's a stage.'

— Peter Riegert

I like Guinness, and that will make anyone Irish. That and soda bread, and I'm good to go.

— Peter Riegert

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