I enjoyed living in Chicago and doing plays for little or no money. I never actually thought that I would leave Chicago, originally. I wasn't one of those people that had a plan to pack up the van and drive out to Hollywood. I didn't want to. Michael Shannon chicagodriveenjoy share on social
One of the great things about acting is you can do things that in real life would get you in trouble. I think that's something I figured out pretty early on. Michael Shannon actearlyfigure Change image and share on social
I think if you watch a lot of what I do, you're going to ultimately walk away seeing me. I can't hide - that impression is a personal impression people have of me. Michael Shannon hideimpressionlot Change image and share on social
That's one of the great things about acting - you get to pretend you're somebody else, which is great if you get bored with yourself. Michael Shannon actboregreat Change image and share on social
My dad used to say, 'You have to become part of the machine to beat the machine,' and there's some validity in it. But honestly, even when I'm inside the machine, you still see me. I stick out a little bit. Michael Shannon beatbitedad share on social
When I'm working, I don't wake up and say, 'OK, time to go be intense.' I just look at whatever scenes we're working on that day and break them down - just real intense everyday work. Michael Shannon breakdayeveryday Change image and share on social
I like to play characters that get to do it all - to have a bit of comedy here and a bit of pathos here and a bit of suspense here, that's what's fun. Michael Shannon bitecharactercomedy Change image and share on social
