Judd Nelson

Young alienation, disappointment and heartache is all a part of the first real growing up that we do.

I took all the philosophy courses I could.

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

As a kid I had a crush on Sophia Loren and Raquel Welch.

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.

Remember to be as smart as you are.

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

Almost anything makes me laugh, especially jokes at my own expense. And I will never, ever admit to being ticklish anywhere.

I like every single actor or actress in the world, because we never know what the conditions are like when they are working. I give everyone the benefit of the doubt and root for them like a psychotic sports fan.

I like being a villain. Villains are more exciting.

I always thought that the badge a cop has was more like the shield that Captain America has. It's an obvious sign of good and something you'll protect other people with, but it will also protect you.

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