The stage is a training ground and it's where you learn what's funny and what's successful.
Matthew LillardSomething like 'Without a Paddle' does really well at the box office and I'm like, 'Oh, here we go.' In 'Without a Paddle' I'm the romantic lead - great! A comedy and that's what America wants. Then it did nothing for me and I went into kind-of a work abyss. I just didn't get another shot.
Matthew LillardHollywood used to be run by artists and people who loved artists... people who wanted to make movies for all the right reasons. For the love. The Art. To tell stories. Yes to make money as well, but it was about both. Now I feel, it's mostly about bottom line and making money.
Matthew LillardIt's always fun to play a bad guy because you get more to do. It's more arch. There's more energy to throw into it.
Matthew Lillard