I look for every opportunity to mix comedy and horror and tragedy. I love catching audiences off-guard.
John LithgowIf it's well written and well directed and you've got good actors to work with, acting is easy. But making sure all the ducks are in a row is the hard part. It's very rare
John LithgowIt's my theory that if you hear enough applause and laughter at a young enough age, you're doomed
John LithgowAny character you play, you're on his side. You do have the third eye that looks at what an appalling creature he is, but you have to look at what's good about him.
John LithgowI'm as flighty as anybody. You put a lot out there. I've been through the process a lot. When I play a major role, it's my instinct to create a nice atmosphere. People in the major roles dominate the tone of an entire film. To my mind, it's much easier to work creatively when everyone's friendly.
John Lithgow