I'm a big fan of rehearsal. I'm famous for pulling the cast together, not so much to formally rehearse, but just to run the lines. My theory of acting is that it takes all your attention just to stay in the moment, and keep your attention on the other person, and get him to do what you want him to do.
William H. MacyYou should know the lines, be prepared, get sleep, and have the script analyzed so you're ready to rock and roll.
William H. MacyWhen I was in New York, I was making a living. We had a summer house and a car that I could put in a garage. That's something for a stage actor.
William H. MacyThe only reason an indie gets made is because someone has a burning passion to do it and won't take no for an answer, as opposed to a big film, which is like a train that starts rolling down the tracks and nothing can stop it.
William H. MacyWe must admit that it is quite common that people do have affairs with their leading ladies and men.
William H. Macy