The only thing I can point to of why I survived is I have a family that loves me and never wanted any money from me.
Ethan HawkeMost of us float with the river and there are a few people who move the river. Robert DeNiro is definitely one of them.
Ethan HawkeI've had several moments in my career where it seemed like I might not age out of the bracket the world wants to put you in. It's hard to keep growing up inside the performing arts. It's very difficult, and presents a lot of unique challenges.
Ethan HawkeMy job - and it's really true - is that it's constantly evolving and changing. When I was doing the Chet Baker movie I was obsessed with playing the trumpet, and to my absolute shock I haven't picked the trumpet up since we wrapped. It was so much work. I thought I was going to keep playing the rest of my life, 'cause it was fun, it's just a lot of work. And it's a really unique job that exposes you to a lot.
Ethan Hawke