I acted professionally for about eight years, and I was writing all that time but never showed anybody any of it. There just came a point after those eight years when I thought, 'There's a lot I can do with acting - there are a lot of things I can express and do creatively, but there are also limitations.' James Franco actcreativelyexpress share on social
The general view is that actors start on soaps and then maybe graduate to prime-time television or film; normally you don't see a film actor going to do a soap. James Franco actorfilmgeneral Change image and share on social
When I research a role it does get a little crazy and maybe even a little stupid. James Franco crazyresearchrole Change image and share on social
I don't even like to sleep - I feel as if there's too much to do. James Franco feelsleep Change image and share on social
When I was a child, I wanted to be an actor, but I had really bad buckteeth. I didn't want to get braces, but my mom said I couldn't be an actor if I didn't get the braces. So, I got the braces. James Franco actorbadbrace Change image and share on social
I get like six or so hours of sleep a night. James Franco hournightsleep Change image and share on social
I don't need a vacation in the traditional sense, like I would if I had a job I hated. James Franco hatejobsense Change image and share on social
I needed an outlet in high school and came across painting. I've actually been painting longer than I've been acting. A movie is a collaborative effort, and with painting you just have yourself. James Franco actcollaborativeeffort Change image and share on social