145 Notable Quotes By John Krasinski On Fun, Comedy, Love & Marriage
If there is one thing to prove John Krasinski's acumen for comedy and acting it is his ability to make fun of himself and his high-profile marriage to Emily Blunt in a way that endears him to his fans. He is proud of his ability to make people laugh, which not only uplifts peoples' mood when they are emotionally down, but is also a recipe for having a great time with others. While it is very easy to find sarcasm and humor in almost every line he utters, they usually form the coating over the deep philosophical ideas that he shares through his speeches and interviews. Below are few such quotes that cover acting, humor, life, relationships, and insecurities.
People have a sense of humor, even if it's not a good one, and everybody has stakes.
The first time I ever cried in a movie was in Dead Poet's Society.
![I am in that everything [ David Foster Wallace] writes is pretty much the best stuff I've read, so that makes me a fan I guess.](https://www.wisdomly.net/images/quotes/john-krasinski-109312.jpg)
I am in that everything [ David Foster Wallace] writes is pretty much the best stuff I've read, so that makes me a fan I guess.
It's a big thing to feel like you're doing something that's actually affecting people.
Writing and directing just sort of fell into my lap.
James Cagney as a baby is not my ideal thing.
![You should know the ins and outs [of the marriage]. So it was nice to see a little bit of background.](https://www.wisdomly.net/images/quotes/john-krasinski-109308.jpg)
You should know the ins and outs [of the marriage]. So it was nice to see a little bit of background.
To me, television is one of the most exciting things going on right now, as far as content goes. Some of these shows that are on television are better than any of the movies out there.
I'm a sucker where I love shifting tides.
I don't want my kids to ever think that I am choosing my job over them.
For me, anything I do is totally up for conversation and it's not my right to be able to stop a person from writing whatever they want. What's harmful and hurtful is when people speculate.
![I usually save these answers [on the institution of marriage] for my Barbara Walters Special, but she didn't call so I've never been engaged, despite popular belief.](https://www.wisdomly.net/images/quotes/john-krasinski-109303.jpg)
I usually save these answers [on the institution of marriage] for my Barbara Walters Special, but she didn't call so I've never been engaged, despite popular belief.
I have people printing that I have. Never been engaged. As far as what I think of marriage, I think it's great. I think I'd like to be married some day, but I'll start with love.
Why don't we try falling in love first and then I'll see what happens after that?
When I look at my parents I'm like, 'This is easy. Staying together for 35 years? How hard is that?' They're like, 'Very hard.
![That was okay [ working with George Clooney]. One of these days I'll work with a good director.](https://www.wisdomly.net/images/quotes/john-krasinski-109298.jpg)
That was okay [ working with George Clooney]. One of these days I'll work with a good director.
All I've ever wanted to do was be a great dad, and yet there's no stopping this existential mirror that's held up to yourself when you're about to have a kid.
I'm happy to announce to the world that I'm a crier. It doesn't take a lot for me to cry at stuff.
I'm not going to pretend that bad things don't happen. I just hope my daughter has enough understanding that when they do, just give me a call.
I certainly went into losing my virginity terrified. Going on stage, I could only have imagined the worst possible outcomes. And then it went fine.
![Richard Jenkins read the script [The Hollars] and really liked it, but he said, 'If you can get Margo Martindale, I'll do it. Otherwise, good luck.](https://www.wisdomly.net/images/quotes/john-krasinski-109291.jpg)
Richard Jenkins read the script [The Hollars] and really liked it, but he said, 'If you can get Margo Martindale, I'll do it. Otherwise, good luck.
![The one-liner of this movie [ The Hollars], you've probably heard before: 'A guy goes home to his family and finds out about himself.](https://www.wisdomly.net/images/quotes/john-krasinski-109290.jpg)
The one-liner of this movie [ The Hollars], you've probably heard before: 'A guy goes home to his family and finds out about himself.
![I love this script [The Hollars] because I'm lucky enough to come from a really tightknit family.](https://www.wisdomly.net/images/quotes/john-krasinski-109289.jpg)
I love this script [The Hollars] because I'm lucky enough to come from a really tightknit family.
Let's be honest, there are a lot of family movies; I like some of them, I don't like other ones.
There's not swelling music and emotional scenes in life, and there's not long pauses when you tell a joke for everybody to laugh. That's not how it goes. Life just sort of happens to you.
![Being [in] a show that you get to say good-bye instead of being asked to leave is a real honor.](https://www.wisdomly.net/images/quotes/john-krasinski-109285.jpg)
Being [in] a show that you get to say good-bye instead of being asked to leave is a real honor.
I've always loved those movies where somebody thinks they want something, and then they realize that the thing they really want is right in front of them.
The only reason why I acted in school was because of the community, like I was in the chorus of every play, I was never really the lead.
I have the most incredible parents and they didn't put pressure on me. I grew up in a house and no matter what they thought of things, it was always about my choice.
I've always loved where my dad came from and the ideals that instilled in me.
