I feel like a teenager myself, so I appreciate it when the kids think you're all right. John C. Reilly feelkidteenager Change image and share on social
I went to an all-boys Catholic school, and not only were we not allowed to wear pajamas, we had to wear dress shirts, dress pants, a tie, dress shoes... they stopped making us wear blazers, like, two years before I started there, so pajamas... you wouldn't even get in the front door wearing pajamas at my school. John C. Reilly allowblazerboy share on social
When I first joined SAG, there was another John Reilly. My dad was John Reilly, too, but growing up I was John John. Nobody in life calls me John C. It's more like, 'Hey you, Step Brother!' John C. Reilly brothercalldad Change image and share on social
It's true that the skills required to be a conman are the same as those required for being an actor. Though those skills are in the service of something a bit more noble with acting, I hope. John C. Reilly actactorbite Change image and share on social
There's something about the water - that solitary kind of peaceful feeling. You're on Earth but not quite. John C. Reilly earthfeltkind Change image and share on social
I try to take things that challenge me either physically or mentally, or I have to learn a new skill. John C. Reilly challengelearnmentally Change image and share on social
I've never been someone who's been given work because of the way I look or because I have some box office appeal. I get work because people know I'm swinging as hard as I can, trying to connect, giving it my level best. I have a face for radio, but here I am doing what I do. John C. Reilly appealboxconnect share on social
I always say it takes as much preparation and thought to do a small part as a leading part. In some ways, leads are easier because you have the luxury of time to discover the character. John C. Reilly characterdiscovereasy Change image and share on social
One of the unique things is that whether we were out at sea or in the middle of the water tank, a lot of times you just couldn't leave. Especially when we were out at sea. John C. Reilly leavelotmiddle Change image and share on social
I actually envy actors who have a persona: 'This is the way I am. This is the part I play.' And do it over and over and over. To me, that's a lot easier than trying to reinvent yourself every six months. John C. Reilly actoreasyenvy share on social