Ryan Eggold

“I wore glasses my whole life, but then I got Lasik eyeball surgery, and I fixed that.”

“I wouldn't say I handle attention well. I'd say I stumble over pick-up lines poorly. I'm not good at any of that.”

“With an independent film, you have a little more freedom, and you also have less money, so you're sort of struggling to get it done, to get something that works. With a big studio, everything is there for you, and it's easier.”

“People-watching in New York while listening to Bach is kind of amazing.”

“Doing a film with somebody who's from a different country or culture than you is very fulfilling because they bring with them different insights, experiences, cultural norms, and expectations. All of those things can sort of broaden your own understanding of things or provide a different perspective.”

“I think all of us could play the teacher because we all grew up with teachers. It's just kind of this peeking-over-the-shoulder presence that we've all grown up knowing.”

“Never stop taking risks. Just keep reaching.”

“I put a song out for fun, from 'Lucky Them'... I wrote another one called 'Love Song.' I really liked that.”

“I play the guitar and the piano and have a group of guys who I play with. They're uber talented.”

“Smoking is gross.”

“It's a luxurious complaint to have as an actor, but playing the same character for many years can become routine.”

“In terms of directing, there's a number of directors who definitely had a great impact on me, Woody Allen certainly being one of them.”

“I love all my fam. I have quite possibly the best dad, mom, and sister in the world.”