Ardal O'Hanlon Quotes

Initially, it took me time to realise that I am sharing screen space with Irrfan Khan. But when I started working with him, a lot of times I would end up laughing in a scene.

Acting isn't really a creative profession. It's an interpretative one.

I'm an actor, and I love the art of creating a character.

I would be an actress for the rest of my life just because it's really relaxing. Writing is hard work, and stand-up is so stressful before you get on stage, but acting is a complete ensemble experience.

I love playing different characters all the time, so I'm concentrating on doing other stuff.

Hugh Wilson made it so real and he took us and it was almost when he was directing it, the way he would do it was funnier than the way we did it. And I just developed a regard for him that was unbelievable.

Acting is an imaginative leap, really, isn't it? And imaginations prosper in different circumstances.

I just love the process of working with other actors.

Acting, believe it or not, can get very self-involved! I feel fortunate to have been able to work on things with people who have a very specific point of view and perspective, and who feel like they're doing something very active.

I like acting; I like being lost in the creative process.

We're lucky enough, especially in these 'Madagascar' films, to be working with some of the best people in the industry, who are not only great actors, but great comedians and improvisers and filmmakers. And they then become a part of creating their characters.

Creating a role is an interesting thing - each show or each situation is different.

You work with stand-up comedians or you work with somebody in theater, you work with somebody from 'Star Search' or 'Survivor' or a kid, it constantly changes how you play with people.

One of the exciting and enjoyable aspects of acting is being in the environment with another actor.

To be able to work with actors who are doing such good work, not only makes it easier for you, but it makes you better.

I do want to make powerful works of art with people, but I also just want to have fun. I've never done a romantic comedy - I'm sure it would be a blast.

I've done comedy most of my career, which I love, but I wanted to expand.

The magic doesn't come from within the director's mind, it comes from within the hearts of the actors.

What I say about actors is you always want to find an actor you can play ball with. You throw the ball at them and you want them to throw it back. Your ball playing is a lot better when you play with good ballplayers, like any sport. Every actor I know feels the same way.

I have a theater background, so I like finding beats, working on things and having rehearsal.

You always hear actors say, 'Theater is my first love,' and it is. It's a time when you really get to do what you do, and there's not a lot of waiting around and interruption and not a lot of money involved - sometimes money really clouds the waters of creativity.

I know what I love about acting - and it's the creative process.

I like to originate new roles and characters for musical theater.

My background with Cummings was rehearse, rehearse, rehearse, but Tuesday liked to walk in and do the scene. I must say that she was really wonderful. Aggravating, but wonderful.

My method is much like choreography. I don't sit at a table. I work in a room with people.