I grew up with Scientology - my parents at one point were clerical. It's a pragmatic philosophy, not merely a belief system. Yeah, it's had media exposure because certain luminaries do Scientology, but millions of people do it who are not celebrities. It's not a threat or some cult. Giovanni Ribisi beliefcelebrityclerical share on social
What's sad is that there is an addictive quality to that, to believing your own hype; to allowing yourself to become validated by others and no longer by yourself. That's the danger of celebrity. Giovanni Ribisi addictiveallowbelieve Change image and share on social
If I had to choose criteria, for me, it's about first the director. I want to be a part of something that's good and intellectually challenging. After the director it's the character and the story. That's the deal for me. Giovanni Ribisi challengecharacterchoose share on social
I'm old fashioned with my cell phone. I like that human contact and I think it's important. Giovanni Ribisi cellcontactfashion Change image and share on social
It was extremely useful to grow up in front of the camera. It gives the camera no significance. I think it helped me have perspective on things. The attraction that Hollywood can have, I feel like I'm over that. Instead I just concentrate on acting. Giovanni Ribisi actattractioncamera share on social
I've been allowed to grow over the past twenty years. I've managed to avoid being trapped in one moment of my career and for that, I'm very thankful. Giovanni Ribisi allowavoidcareer Change image and share on social
I want to be a part of something that's good and intellectually challenging. Giovanni Ribisi challengegoodintellectually Change image and share on social
I just consider myself a committed actor. If a movie is a success, that's great; I'm happy for that. But I've learned just to concentrate on my job and do the best that I can. Giovanni Ribisi actorcommitconcentrate Change image and share on social
I used to shy away from publicity so as not to let it get in the way of the work. But it's part of the job. The tabloids are a whole other arena. If fame happens, it happens. I just want to maintain focus. Giovanni Ribisi arenafamefocus share on social
You have to take into account it was the cell phone that became what the modern-day concept of a phone call is, and this is a device that's attached to your hip 24/7. Before that there was 'leave a message' and before that there was 'hopefully you're home.' Giovanni Ribisi accountattachcall share on social
