The reason I was in most of the movies I've done is that they paid for me to be in the theater.
Nathan LaneI was born Joseph Lane, but when I applied to the actors union, they said they already had a Joe Lane on the books and I'd have to change my last or first name. I had played the character of Nathan Detroit, whom I liked very much, in 'Guys and Dolls,' so I took the name Nathan.
Nathan LaneIt's a cliche, but there really is no handbook about the celebrity thing; you have to figure it out as you go along
Nathan LaneBut in order for anyone to become successful, sometimes you have to be that driven and focused, and maybe there isn't a lot left over for personal relationships - although I certainly have had them. It's not as if I cut myself off, but it makes them very difficult. This profession is very hard on relationships.
Nathan Lane