“Most of the actors have said “this is the best role they’ve ever had.” So you know, that’s important to me.”

He’s not going to let anybody do his singing for him.

I’m living at a very intense discomfort level because my career has been predicated on safety.

Filthy McNasty’s and I said, I need these things and now fill it in with other iconic buildings.

When I put something into motion

And I’m just kind of blowing through this. And everybody’s, like, happy, and giving thumbs up.

I will never lose anything that an audience will miss

People love seeing people trying to change stuff.

I actually had less time and the exact same budget on Hairspray, which was few years ago and this is a much bigger movie [then Rock of Ages]. That’s the way studios do it now.

The discovery of dance has changed my life in unimaginable ways.

Believe me, there was never any discussion of lip syncing or another voice or anything like that, because if the guy’s going to hang out on the top of the Burj

Dancing and music were my first love. I was happiest at being a chorus boy.

There was a lot of stuff [in Rock of Ages] that had effects in it and I thought it was too smooth.

I think of myself of as a little bit of hack, and think like that, and I think of her [Mia Michaels] as an artist.

I grew up looking at the Sunset Strip, literally.

I turned things that were scripted as effects into in-camera stuff, which is sexier.

I grew up on the beach, now I live under the Hollywood sign.

When Tarquin the Proud was asked what was the best mode of governing a conquered city, he replied only by beating down with his staff all the tallest poppies in his garden.

The best loved by God are those that are rich, yet have the humility of the poor, and those that are poor and have the magnanimity of the rich.

The best way to judge a life is to ask yourself, “Did I make the best use of the time I had?

I understand that change is frightening for people, especially if there’s nothing to go to. It’s best to stay where you are. I understand that.

I really love going back home. I think going back to a nice, relaxed little town is the best way to do it.

The lives of most men are patchwork quilts. Or at best one matching outfit with a closet and laundry bag full of incongruous accumulations. A lifetime of training for just ten seconds.

The sun will stand as your best man And whistle When you have found the courage To marry forgiveness When you have found the courage to marry Love.

If Zizou kept his temper, he would not be the genius that he is.