I'm not much of a preparer. I think sometimes as an actor you need to go out and learn some skills, but in terms of preparation for understanding the…

- William H. Macy

I've always felt that, no matter where you go, people are just people.

- William H. Macy

You should know the lines, be prepared, get sleep, and have the script analyzed so you're ready to rock and roll.

- William H. Macy

The emotions will take care of themselves. You don't have to prod them along. As a matter of fact, you get in trouble when you prod them along.

- William H. Macy

Nothing else counts except what you want.

- William H. Macy

You have to do whatever you can to limit the things that could make you feel insecure.

- William H. Macy

It's hard to be depressed around a ukulele. You just pick it up and you're halfway home.

- William H. Macy

I love metaphor the way some people love junk food.

- William H. Macy

All that back-story stuff doesn't help. What you get paid for is to stand toe-to-toe with the other actor and get him to do your will.

- William H. Macy