I grew up in music theater playing to the audience - singing and dancing and showing off. That's really my background. But the camera's different. I think I'm more at home on stage.
Christopher WalkenWe have no way of knowing what lays ahead for us in the future. All we can do is use the information at hand to make the best decision possible.
Christopher WalkenMy background is in musical comedy. I didn't know I was going to be an actor. But all my points of reference have to do with musical comedy and in being kind of a showoff.
Christopher WalkenI used to be prettier than I am, but I think I look better now. I was a pretty boy. Particularly in my early movies. I donโt like looking at them so much. Thereโs a sort of pretty thing about me.
Christopher WalkenIn my personal life I'm very conservative. I've been married to the same person for nearly 50 years, I'm scrupulous about paying bills, avoiding debt. I'm very careful. But as an actor I'm pretty reckless. I've done a lot of things that, when I see myself on screen, I have to shut my eyes. And I've made a whole bunch of movies that nobody sees, including me.
Christopher Walken