I get to choose things that interest me as opposed to trying to get any job that will have me, which for a vast majority of actors is the case. Neil Patrick Harris actorcasechoose Change image and share on social
When you call someone and ask them to do something they've never done before, in different mediums I think they would be inclined to pass because they're afraid of the risk. But the creative people who populate the theater world love the challenge of new things. Neil Patrick Harris afraidcallchallenge share on social
I was a big fan of how Johnny Carson hosted awards shows. Dick Cavett, as well, I think did a really great job of providing a nice blend of comedy, wit and class. Neil Patrick Harris awardbigblend Change image and share on social
I enjoy being a hyphenate. I've always thought of my career as a plate spinner in the circus. Neil Patrick Harris careercircusenjoy Change image and share on social
I felt a little green, because Shakespeare writes the thought process within the text; it was tricky not to think of what to say and then say it, and instead just deliver the lines. Neil Patrick Harris deliverfeltgreen Change image and share on social
Whether it's a double take or a spit take or an extra-long pause before a reaction or a line, I try to be as cognizant as possible about the technical end of it. So I think the physical stuff works easier for me than maybe for others who are more just going on instinct. Neil Patrick Harris cognizantdoubleeasy share on social
I always thought I'd make a good parent, but I was single and led a solitary life for many, many years. Then I met David, and he had experience with kids and wanted to have a family, too. Neil Patrick Harris davidexperiencefamily Change image and share on social
I like to make decisions based on things I'm interested in doing, not what seems like the next move in my quote-unquote career. Neil Patrick Harris basecareerdecision Change image and share on social
There is just a lot of creativity and theatricality in performers who happen to be gay. Maybe there's a success in numbers, so by the law of averages we are going to get these jobs. Neil Patrick Harris averagecreativitygay Change image and share on social
Tobey's a mellow, cool guy. He's just a good guy. I know that's not the answer you want, and I don't mean that as the political thing to say, but he's a nice guy. Neil Patrick Harris answercoolgood Change image and share on social