To act well isn't an easy thing. Philip Seymour Hoffman acteasything Change image and share on social
I like to come to the set with very strong ideas and strong opinions about how to do things. And I like also dealing with somebody who's like that. Philip Seymour Hoffman dealideaopinion Change image and share on social
My girlfriend's a costume designer in the theater. Philip Seymour Hoffman costumedesignergirlfriend Change image and share on social
Vanity is something that will only get in the way of doing your best work, and ultimately if you're truly vain you care more about your work than how you look in your work. I actually consider myself a pretty vain guy when it comes to that. Philip Seymour Hoffman careguypretty share on social
The film is made in the editing room. The shooting of the film is about shopping, almost. It's like going to get all the ingredients together, and you've got to make sure before you leave the store that you got all the ingredients. And then you take those ingredients and you can make a good cake - or not. Philip Seymour Hoffman cakeeditfilm share on social
I have a fine level of recognition in the business and among the acting community now, so I consider myself one of the lucky ones. If I didn't think that, there would be something wrong with me. I'm grateful and thankful for what I've got. Philip Seymour Hoffman actbusinesscommunity share on social
Being unemployed is not good for an actor. No, it isn't, no matter how unsuccessful you are. Because you always remember getting fired from all the restaurants. You remember that stuff very, very strongly. Philip Seymour Hoffman actorfiregood share on social
I've had to make the transition from sweeping in for 15 minutes, doing my stuff and clearing out, to carrying a movie for the duration - in a dress. Philip Seymour Hoffman carrycleardress Change image and share on social
Yeah, writers do hate writing. Philip Seymour Hoffman hatewritewriter Change image and share on social
Directing is a really kind of amazing thing, because you're helping others and, in the middle of that, you have to worry about yourself. Philip Seymour Hoffman amazedirecthelp Change image and share on social