Judd Nelson

“Catcher in the Rye had a profound impact on me-the idea that we all have lots of dreams that are slowly being chipped away as we grow up.”

“I'm involved with Recording Artists and Actors Against Drunk Driving. I'm also involved with most children's causes, because children can't help the environment they're in.”

“I have adopted clothes from all the projects I'm in. It's really been a while since I've bought anything myself.”

“Ice T was just a pleasure to work with. He was a smart gentleman.”

“I find it very difficult to relax. I find it increasingly difficult to find outlets for my frustration.”

“All of the directors I've worked with I have loved and would work with again. I have no favorites.”

“Death is not my best subject.”

“Remember to be as smart as you are.”

“I am very grateful to make my living doing what I would do for free.”

“I don't know if it matters what country you're from, size of the city you're from, urban or rural, there are people that are hurting each other everywhere.”

“I love the rehearsal process in the theatre, and the visceral sense of contact and communication with a live audience.”

“With failure, you just try again.”

“It's great to work with people that you like, any job, no matter what you do.”

“I just couldn't go back to Suddenly Susan after David Strickland's suicide. I didn't see how we could make the show light and funny any more.”

“Heroes always make the right decision; I find that seldom happens in my life.”

“I like the way the old Toyotas look.”

“I don't have any blindness when it comes to my money. As an actor, you can get distracted by your work. I do keep an eye on my nest egg, if you will.”

“You can be knocked down, but it doesn't mean you're out.”

“My first paid acting job was a movie called Fandango. It also starred Kevin Costner.”

“It's very easy to confuse Sean Connery with James Bond. Sometimes in the entertainment industry, people believe the cake is more real than the baker.”