Richard Thomas Quotes

Working with Jon Hamm was super-fun because he's a brilliant actor and he's very kind. I would hang around sets for scenes that I wasn't even in because I wanted to watch how he worked.

My father was an inspiration to me; I made a few movies with him and I loved working with him. Everything about him - his whole approach to work, as well as his love, enthusiasm and respect for it and other people in the business - was inspiring. I was very lucky to have him as a role model.

My dad would always say, 'What can you do to make the world a better place?' Well, I can make people laugh.

I've learned a lot from Irrfan. Working with him was nothing less than a fan moment for me throughout.

I loved working with Mickey Rourke. He's a wonderful kind of crazy.

To get to work with my idol, Martin Scorsese, has just been lovely - the highlight of my career.

I was never one of those surly teenagers who doesn't smile. My lovely godfather said it was always lovely to see me because I was the only teenager who smiled. And I was so in awe of him, I thought it was one of the best things anyone had ever said to me. So it made me want to live up to what he said.

I adore Jane Lynch, so just to get the opportunity to work with her was phenomenal.

I like working with new and young directors.

It's nice of guys to actually want to even pick my brain a little bit.

A lot of people ask what it takes to move from being a creative to a leader: Take everyone's career personally. People will work hard for you if you work hard for them. Any idiot can be a boss; all you need is a title. But to be a leader, you need to earn respect and have an opinion you stand by.

Scott Coker's been amazing to work with.

When you're working with a big star, you always wonder what it's going to be like. Hugh Jackman puts you at ease within 10 minutes. He has such a wonderful energy and is so generous when you're doing a scene. He's just so funny and friendly and playful - he instantly becomes your friend.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Stephen Graham. I've admired his work for many years, and what he brings is that real sense of authenticity.

When you are new and working with senior artists, it is their responsibility to make you comfortable.

Working with Subhash Ghai is always a different experience. Subhashji is my mentor. I'm always glad to work with him.

As a team-mate, the one who taught me the most was undoubtedly Fabio Cannavaro.

Bob Rock taught me a lot. His friendship has taught me a lot about what you should expect from a recording session and, more importantly, how you shouldn't expect anything less than absolute joyousness. You should feel great. You should feel 14 to be doing it. It's true and it's rare.

It has been a great working experience with Sreenu Vaitla.

The theater community is so incredible, kind, and supportive.

My whole being and approach to work is shaped by Karan Johar. From him, I have learned that people should love to work with you, and you should give out warmth and energy to them.

I have my strong faith, respect, and belief in Rajamouli sir. The fact that he believed I could play 'Baahubali' was huge for me.

I think the role was great; I loved working with all of the people at 'Idol.'

Song Joong-ki is known for his sincerity and manners. He is younger than me, but I thought I learned many things from him.

A mentor is someone with a willingness to help others, who has a capacity to inspire, a determination to work hard, a clear sense of vision, an inspiring purpose, a deep sense of integrity and an appreciation for joy.