I always wanted to play Lestrade of Scotland Yard 'cause he's a buffoon that gets to wear a uniform. I thought that would be fun.
Tom HanksWhen you try to bring a story to life, it starts in your head and you see possibilities for it, but it's just one damn thing after another.
Tom HanksIf not for John Adams leading a revolution against Great Britain...This would be the BAFTAs.
Tom HanksIt was a million tiny little things that, when you added them all up, they meant we were supposed to be together ... and I knew it.
Tom HanksI understand the concept of optimism. But I think with me what you get is a lack of cynicism.
Tom HanksBy and large, the making of motion pictures is all about, 'Let's ratchet it up.' And I always think, 'We don't need to ratchet this up.' If you do, don't call it 'Captain Phillips' or 'The Maersk Alabama.' Call it something else, and then you have carte blanche to do anything, down to sea serpents and aliens.
Tom Hanks