A sitcom is the closest thing for me to doing stage because you work in front of an audience, and if it's well written it can be very satisfying.
Nathan LaneThe reason I was in most of the movies I've done is that they paid for me to be in the theater.
Nathan LaneA video taped stage performance is just - you know, it's never gonna be the same as it is if you're sitting there live in the theatre.
Nathan LaneMy oldest brother used to take me to the theater. The first play he took me to see was 'Black Comedy,' then he took me to see 'Butley.' We'd see all these British plays. And 'Hello, Dolly,' with Pearl Bailey. I was unconsciously thinking, 'Gee, I would love to be able to do that.'
Nathan Lane