Gregory Benford Quotes

The more you are known, the more difficult it is to hide behind characters.

I used to wear disguises, like hats and false beards, just to walk around and avoid attention.

It's so rewarding being on radio, especially because it's not about what you look like at all. And I love comedy, so it's very exciting.

If I did a talk show, this would allow me to speak on what's happening at that moment. I can be current, and I get to flex my stand-up muscle but stay at home without doing the traveling.

I love having the ability to do podcasts because of the long format, informality, and the opportunity to decide what is said, how the show is laid out, and who the guests are.

When making a record, I could done a new face pretty easily and use all these different devices to hide who I am - or who I was - which really had very little to do with what I was trying to convey.

Putting somebody else's pants on and pretending to be somebody else is occasionally, as you grow older, horrifying.

I have such freedom when I'm living through a mask, and by contrast, can feel very exposed when a camera is capturing my real face. Kind of like the difference between walking out your front door in a sweater and jeans or in a Speedo.

As an actor, the minute you start getting real in interviews, you lose mystery.

In radio, you are the game, so to speak - you have to describe every aspect. In TV, I've always felt less is more, and it's really a question of my setting up the color analyst more than anything else.

I think, to me, the sheer joy of fancy dress is that it allows you to take a break from our very carefully considered and constructed identities.

Naked is the best disguise.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.

At Johnny's suggestion I pursued a career in radio that eventually brought me to Los Angeles.

I've never really done any interviews as myself.

A sheep in sheep's clothing.

I've always hated people in costumes with big heads, where you don't know what's behind it.

I can never be incognito... but I love it!

My father always said I have a face for radio, and 'Cloverfield' was one of my finest pieces of work.

When you wear a mask and create a character, nothing will pigeonhole you faster.

Super-envious of the fact that Daft Punk can wear robot helmets and be one of the most famous bands in the world, while also understanding that will never be my situation.

I've always really liked the idea of an artist name, like a cover-up, even though in my music I'm being very personal in the stuff that I write about.

I've called all sports. I was a radio DJ, club DJ, talk show host, hockey, basketball, football; you name it, I've done it.

The idea of the mask in any scenario has always fascinated me. Not only does it protect identity, it also allows one to hide.

I did everything I could to remain anonymous for as long as possible.