Music to me was never something that I could listen to while reading a book. Especially when I was studying music, if I was going to listen to music, I was going to put on the headphones or crank the stereo, and by God, I was going to sit there and just listen to music. I wasn't going to talk on the phone and multitask, which I can't do anyway.
More Quotes by J. K. Simmons
I'm not a fan of any genre but am a fan of movies that are intelligent and/or funny. That goes across all genres: a horror movie, a zombie movie, alien invaders, chick flick, or raunchy comedy. If it's well done, I'm a fan.
If you are lucky enough to have a parent or two alive on this planet, call them. Don't text; don't e-mail. Call them on the phone.
You can't play a guy who's just a snake, because what do you draw on?
People evolve and it's important to not stop evolving just because you've reached 'adulthood.'
We're raising a generation of kids who are being overly praised for incredibly minor accomplishments. I think it's counter-productive.
I actually was a musician in college, a composer and singer, and really intended to be the second coming of Leonard Bernstein when I got out.