Quotes from Miguel Ferrer

My mother was loved by so many people, famous and not so famous.

I was a musician and did moderately well at that. I made an enjoyable living as a very young man, but I think as I became more comfortable and knowledgeable about myself and what I wanted, I moved into acting. I came to it rather late - later than most. I just really wanted to try my hand, and thankfully, it worked out for the most part.

If everything else falls apart and I'm broke, in 20 years I'll still be able to do 'Twin Peaks' conventions.

I was a musician for years before I started doing this stuff. Show business was the only thing I ever considered.

I think my parents undoubtedly influenced me on some level.

I made an enjoyable living as a very young man, but I think as I became more comfortable and knowledgeable about myself and what I wanted, I moved into acting.

I think villainy just comes naturally to me. I get to work it out naturally so I can be a nice person in life.

First and foremost, it's got to be on the page. It starts with the writing.

'The Stand' was great. Adapted by Stephen King from his massive book.

I wanted to stay on TV because I've got kids who are school-aged, so I get to see them most days as opposed to going away for movies months and months at a time.

My dad won an Oscar in 1951 with an un-Anglicized name, the first Hispanic to ever win an Oscar, and the Academy is so intractable to this day.

I didn't sing, but I did play the drums.

I have teenage boys and I think teenage boys require a father to have eyeballs on them at all times.

I think if you're a competent actor with a good imagination, and if it's on the page, it makes your job a lot easier.