Actors are almost conditioned to get their director’s approval. ‘I just did my song and dance, boss. What did you think?’ Actors are infantilized so much. Eric Johnson Read Quote
As a performer, I’m happy if one person gets to see the work I do, but to have lots of people see it and appreciate it, it feels good. Eric Johnson Read Quote
I’ve played horrible people and done horrible things, and there were moments on ‘The Knick’ where it was super uncomfortable – some of the things I had to do and say. Eric Johnson Read Quote
It’s pretty amazing to see something in your head and write it down, go out and shoot it, then see it on the big screen. It’s a pretty amazing feeling. Eric Johnson Read Quote
The great thing about being a lead is getting to go to work every day and have fun. Eric Johnson Read Quote
Sometimes it’s tough as a supporting character: you are on the sidelines, and you don’t get to be there for most of the fun stuff. You are hearing about all the great stuff that is going on, but you never get to be a part of it. Eric Johnson Read Quote
I’m resigned to the fact that I’m gonna be the person in shows that people hate and dislike and root against. And I’m OK with it. Eric Johnson Read Quote
At the end of the day, you’re saying lines and playing pretend. All that varies from show to show is the level of the intensity and the terms of the expectations you place on yourself. Eric Johnson Read Quote
