Peter Gallagher

“I went to Tufts, and I studied economics. I was not a misanthrope. I was not a nerd. I was not a jock. I was just a regular guy.”

“I don't take myself too seriously. I think it's important to have a sense of humor, especially in this business.”

“My eyebrows have a life of their own. They're my trademark, I guess.”

“I'm a big believer in preparation. The more prepared you are, the more freedom you have to play.”

“I don't think I'm a star. I'm an actor. I'm a working actor.”

“I come from a family of storytellers. My father was a great storyteller, my mother was a great storyteller.”

“Broadway is my first love. There's nothing like a live audience. The energy is electric.”

“You have to be willing to fail. You have to be willing to take risks. That's how you grow as an artist.”

“The O.C. was a phenomenon. I'm incredibly grateful for that experience. It changed my life.”

“I'm not interested in being a celebrity. I'm interested in being an actor.”

“I've been very lucky. I've been able to work with some of the best people in the business.”

“I'm not a Method actor. I'm a Peter Gallagher actor. I think it's important to find what works for you.”

“What I love about acting is that it's a creative process, and I'm always learning.”

“I've always been drawn to characters who are flawed, who are complex. That's where the drama is.”

“I think it's important to be a well-rounded person. I play the guitar, I sing, I write. I think it all informs the acting.”