I never wanted to do biography just to tell the life of a famous man. I always wanted to use the life of a man to examine political power, because democracy shapes our lives. less than 1 minute read
People are much more inclined to believe and say bad things about you if you’re famous. less than 1 minute read
The records of adopted children are sealed in California. That seal is considered inviolable… The judge ruled that, because I was famous, he didn’t have the same rights as other kids. less than 1 minute read
I’m tired of being around men all the time. I’m going to start a band called Skirt with three girls and I’ll play the guitar and sing backing vocals in drag. I went window shopping when I was in New York, saw a lot of amazing dresses. less than 1 minute read
My wife Elizabeth and I started The Really Terrible Orchestra for people like us who are pretty hopeless musicians who would like to play in an orchestra. It has been a great success. We give performances we’ve become the most famous bad orchestra in the world. less than 1 minute read
I walk the streets, take the train, it’s real simple. Some actors create their own mythology: ‘Oh, I’m so famous I can’t go places, because I created this mythology that I’m so famous I can’t go places.’ less than 1 minute read
Don’t worry about writing a book or getting famous or making money. Just lead an interesting life. less than 1 minute read
I know really, really famous people who are terrified every time they walk on to a stage. less than 1 minute read
I’m not famous for my back story investigations I’m lucky that I work with good writers and it’s usually in the script. less than 1 minute read
I definitely wanted to be an actor. I didn’t want to be on TV, I didn’t want to be famous, I didn’t want to be anyone in particular I just wanted to do it. I see young people now who look at magazines, or American Idol and their goal is to have that lifestyle - to have good handbags, or go out with cute guys from shows, or whatever. But I definitely wanted to be an actor. less than 1 minute read
