“Young actors ask me for advice. They say, 'Should I get an agent?' I t...” — Orson Bean Quote

“Young actors ask me for advice. They say, 'Should I get an agent?' I tell them, 'Don't worry about that. Act, act, act. Get into that production of 'The Three Sisters' in a church basement. Consider every audition a chance to act, even if it's just for three minutes. Just do it whenever and wherever you can.'”

“I love Spike Jonze. He's brilliant.”

“It's wrong to make a living off the theater. Theater should be supported, like redwood trees. You should make your living - whether you're a writer or an actor or a director - in movies or commercials. But you do theater out of love.”

“Two pieces of advice for young composers: Go away during technical rehearsals. And do not have a back operation.”

“I think it's important to have professional lessons or advice.”

“I don't have a mentor in the strict definition. I take as much advice and inspiration as I can from the people I am close to.”