Quotes from Peter Gallagher

Whether it's on top of a phone booth or a $200 million soundstage, it's about stories.

Never underestimate a parent's ability to mortify his child.

There have been makeup artists who've asked if my eyebrows are real.

Around 5th and 6th grade I thought Dean Martin was the coolest guy in the world; he was a great singer, had his own television show and acted in movies.

My eyebrows make a more profound impact on other people than they do on me. I just let 'em grow.

Until you become a parent, you can't begin to discover your capacity for strength, love and fatigue.

My family were broadminded enough to support me when I wanted to pursue a life in the theatre.

I was about to get a degree in economics when I accepted that I'd be a lousy businessman, and if I didn't give acting a try I'd regret it for the rest of my life.

I always go back to theatre. It's probably where I'll draw my last breath.

Two women? God, man. Well, I'm still living. So clearly I must've gotten away with it, when I did do it. But I don't think it's time to blow my cover now.

I feel like I won the Lotto, as far as that show's concerned.

Through every moment on stage for the first time, I felt like I was finally right where I belonged.

When I came up, guys like Nicholson and DeNiro were held in highest regard.

No matter what the role, you're trying to do the impossible - make a living in show business.

I love playing a dad. It's hard to find family dramas that are genuinely funny.

By year three, you get nicer, bigger trailers.

I made my Broadway debut in the revival of Hair and followed it up with the bus and truck tour of Grease.

To stay on the map you've got to keep showing up.

You can only be stupid when you're young.

I love playing a dad. It's hard to find family dramas that are genuinely funny.

I was about to get a degree in economics when I accepted that I'd be a lousy businessman, and if I didn't give acting a try I'd regret it for the rest of my life.

Until you become a parent, you can't begin to discover your capacity for strength, love and fatigue.