We don't think of them as acting, but we take on certain characteristics based on where we function, and those relationships draw out aspects of who we are as people. And that's what acting is. Different parts draw out different parts of your nature. Peter Riegert actaspectbase share on social
I did 'Animal House' in 1978, then 'Local Hero' in 1983, and then in '88, 'Crossing Delancey.' And I realized that every three to five years, you need a big role to put you into the national psyche. Peter Riegert animalbigcross Change image and share on social
When you get older, unless you're a huge star, the parts become less and the competition becomes greater. Because the guys left standing are the best. Peter Riegert competitiongreatguy Change image and share on social
In 1962, the smallest things were upsetting to authority. It wasn't the Civil Rights Movement. It wasn't the Anti-war Movement. It was something else, but it was a harbinger of what was to come. Peter Riegert antiauthoritycivil Change image and share on social
I adapted an O. Henry short story called 'By Courier,' which got nominated for a Best Short Subject Oscar. Peter Riegert adaptcallcourier Change image and share on social
I like Guinness, and that will make anyone Irish. That and soda bread, and I'm good to go. Peter Riegert breadgoodguinness Change image and share on social
In 2000, I realized I had reached that certain age when the parts get scarcer. So I decided to try my hand at directing. Peter Riegert agedecidedirect Change image and share on social
There are times when you have to fight for something you believe in, that you love. Peter Riegert fightlovetime Change image and share on social
You realize Shakespeare wasn't stuck for an idea when he said, 'All the world's a stage.' Peter Riegert idearealizeshakespeare Change image and share on social
Obviously, any time you're closer in terms of what your knowledge is to a character, you can add something. But an actor's job is not to play only people he can identify with. Peter Riegert actoraddcharacter Change image and share on social
