Ben Stiller Quotes

  • I have not been an easygoing guy. I think it`s called bipolar manic depression. I`ve got a rich history of that in my family. Our family has publicly gone into therapy, so that`s out in the open.
  • I have no problem with straight actors playing gay, but I always feel like I can tell. Does that sound horrible?
  • Normally, people tend to shut off their ambitions and competitive thinking because it doesn`t help them much in normal life. But in the movie business you`ve constantly got to prove yourself. So I can be a real asshole on the set sometimes.
  • (1998 quote on auditioning) It`s hard to maintain a sense of dignity in an audition. I have done so many auditions where I`ve put it out there and have been met with that kind of blank stare - "Great! Thanks! OK! Great work! Thanks for coming in!" At the ...
  • I pay a huge chunk of money to my agent and publicity people to shield me from my fan mail. I don`t even want to know how many letters I get. I don`t see fan mail as a good thing. It always makes me think of stalkers.
Name Ben Stiller
Age 42
Height 5' 8"  (173 cm)
Hair Color Black
Date of Birth November 30, 1965
Birthplace New York City, NY
Star Sign Sagittarius
Nationality United States
Occupation Actor