God forbid you got seasick because there was no option to go back. So that really did force us to be a group. John C. Reilly backforbidforce Change image and share on social
I know I'm not some matinee idol, but I think we're sold this bill of goods by the media, which says that only the most beautiful and dashing people can become movie stars. So when someone like me sneaks in, they have to redo the calculations. John C. Reilly beautifulbillcalculation share on social
I am one of those people who is not very patient in the makeup chair. I have been offered movies like 'Planet of the Apes' and stuff like 'The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' and I turned them down. John C. Reilly apechairchristmas Change image and share on social
Why people pick me for the roles that they do is a bit of a mystery. John C. Reilly bitemysterypeople Change image and share on social
I would consider directing. I think directing myself would be tough, but I'm definitely interested in directing. I might start off directing a play before I move to a film. John C. Reilly directfilminterest Change image and share on social
In Chicago it's really a case of the play's the thing - people are just so happy to be acting, you know? We were all actors - not like in New York or Los Angeles, where everyone says they are actors but they are actually waiting tables and hustling for spots in commercials. John C. Reilly actactorangeles share on social
Being a father has fulfilled me in parts of my life that sustain me. It gives me a comfort and patience. All actors have this hole inside that they're trying to fill by performing. I'm anxious to keep creating, but I'm not so desperate any more because I have the love and support of my kids and wife. John C. Reilly actoranxiouscomfort share on social
Despite not looking like a matinee idol, I feel like I have a lot to give. I've never had any trouble with women. People are always surprised with the romantic aspect of my movies. John C. Reilly aspectfeelgive Change image and share on social
I considered a lot of different jobs as a kid. I thought about becoming a priest or a lawyer. My father had a big linen-supply business and I considered working for him. What dawned on me was: 'If I'm an actor, I get to do the fun parts of every job!' Without having to go to four years of law school. John C. Reilly actorbigbusiness share on social
I love card games, and I've always loved board games and stuff like that as a kid, and I think it's that part of your brain that's engaged in con movies. It's like this 'Who's outsmarting whom?' John C. Reilly boardbraincard Change image and share on social