People say there's no trace of an accent anymore, and there isn't because I worked very hard to … - John Mahoney

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In the end, the work of diplomats continues even while others fight. So, it's not necessarily true that everyone needs to march.

John Mahoney

People say there's no trace of an accent anymore, and there isn't because I worked very hard to lose it. And the reason I did that is a British accent in America is a real status symbol.

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I don't need the money after 11 years on 'Frasier,' and there aren't that many great roles onstage left for somebody my age. I'm more interested in playing those roles than I am in playing bit parts in movies.

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I like to learn the lines and not get any precontrived things in my head about the part. Just get on stage and see what the other actors are doing, and respond to them as honestly as I can.

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I believe in divine inspiration and things like that and I really relish a good, attentive, participating audience.

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The first play I did was 'Philadelphia Here I Come. ' Can you imagine that? I am 37 years old I am doing my second professional play and I am on stage with John Malkovich. Joan Allen, Laurie Metcalf and Gary Sinise. One huge name after another. I was terrified and petrified, could hardly get a word out of my mouth.

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My first acting class was taught by a little known playwright, David Mamet, who then cast me in my first play, opposite John Malkovich.

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