John C. Reilly Quotes & Sayings

“I view my strongest competition as myself. You're always trying to top yourself, rather than worrying about what other people are doing.”

“I come from a pretty working-class neighborhood in Chicago. Hard work was just expected of you. It wasn't some noble thing you did; it was a prerequisite. It's what a man did. You get up, you put on your boots, and you work hard. We've lost a lot of that, I'm afraid.”

“I always felt really guilty if I spent too much time playing video games. It's a colossal waste of time. And I can't say it's a very satisfying feeling at the end of the day, if you've spent eight hours playing a video game; you just end up feeling kind of spent, and used.”

“I like people who are able to keep pushing themselves and challenging themselves even after great success.”

“I'm not a big fan of kids' movies that have this knowing snarkiness to them or this post-modern take on storytelling. I think that sails right over the heads of most kids. There's something to be said for a well-told fairy tale. There's a reason that these mythic stories stay with us.”

“Honestly, to tell you the truth, being trapped in any video game sounds like a living nightmare to me. In most video games, the point is it's a fight for survival, so I think it would be a terrifying place to live.”

“I don't mind doing scripted material. It's actually kind of a relief, because improvising is a little bit like screenwriting on your feet.”

“I give as much as I can, and it's up to someone else to turn it into a movie. Good luck to you!”

“I was never a very dependable employee for anything. Perfect for the actor's life!”

“Animation is a great way to work. No early morning call times, no make-up chair. In live action ,you're always fighting the clock; the sun is always going down too soon.”