What life really is all about is happiness. It’s not money, or stature, or the amount of cars you have in your driveway. Life, a really successful life, is one in which you are loved and love somebody else, or some other people.
I’ve only had good experiences with actors. Starring next to them and directing them, for the most part they’re all inspiring, special people.
Making art is an act of courage. Do you know who said that?
I’m somebody who deserves to be supported and encouraged to continue my work because I have a lot to give.
I’m not going to say, I’m an actor and I’m changing the world. Who cares?
I love the fame and the money and the power. You have to keep working to have that.
From 1980 to 1990, I shot more films than any other actor in the Screen Actors Guild, apart from Gene Hackman.
I’ve always been proud of my character and how I live my life. So my regrets are few, and the ones I do have, I’m glad I have.
For 15 years I did two to three movies a year, sometimes four. I didn’t get to spend time building my personal life.
A gay man can be friends with a straight man. That can happen.
Every film can be fun, even if it’s a terror.
When people are nasty, it gets everybody’s attention, and it gives them a name.
When you’re starting out as an actor, there isn’t much food around. I was lucky to have a hit pretty early on. I didn’t starve too long.
I turned down Short Circuit 2 too and I now wish I hadn’t. Sequels are a lot of fun and you get to hang out with all your friends.
In Utah, there are no bad things in the water there. It’s just smooth, really beautiful.
You never know who’s going to become your friend. Friends are always chance meetings.
It’s good Xerox is known for its copying machines, and it’s good Jim Carrey is known for comedy.
No matter how bad your life gets, you can always turn it around.
Directing is a tremendous art.
Wanting to work is a luxury; having to work is not.