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145 Notable Quotes By John Krasinski On Fun, Comedy, Love & Marriage

Famous As: Known For His Role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom 'The Office'
Born On: October 20, 1979
Born In: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Age: 44 Years

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.

People have a sense of humor, even if it's not a good one, and everybody has stakes.

John Krasinski
The first time I ever cried in a movie was in Dead Poet's Society.

The first time I ever cried in a movie was in Dead Poet's Society.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
It's a big thing to feel like you're doing something that's actually affecting people.

It's a big thing to feel like you're doing something that's actually affecting people.

John Krasinski
Writing and directing just sort of fell into my lap.

Writing and directing just sort of fell into my lap.

John Krasinski
James Cagney as a baby is not my ideal thing.

James Cagney as a baby is not my ideal thing.

John Krasinski
You should know the ins and outs [of the marriage]. So it was nice to see a little bit of background.

You should know the ins and outs [of the marriage]. So it was nice to see a little bit of background.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
I'm a sucker where I love shifting tides.

I'm a sucker where I love shifting tides.

John Krasinski
I don't want my kids to ever think that I am choosing my job over them.

I don't want my kids to ever think that I am choosing my job over them.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
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 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.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
Why don't we try falling in love first and then I'll see what happens after that?

Why don't we try falling in love first and then I'll see what happens after that?

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
That was okay [ working with George Clooney]. One of these days I'll work with a good director.

That was okay [ working with George Clooney]. One of these days I'll work with a good director.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
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 happy to announce to the world that I'm a crier. It doesn't take a lot for me to cry at stuff.

John Krasinski
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'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.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
I love this script [The Hollars] because I'm lucky enough to come from a really tightknit family.

I love this script [The Hollars] because I'm lucky enough to come from a really tightknit family.

John Krasinski
Let's be honest, there are a lot of family movies; I like some of them, I don't like other ones.

Let's be honest, there are a lot of family movies; I like some of them, I don't like other ones.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
Being [in] a show that you get to say good-bye instead of being asked to leave is a real honor.

Being [in] a show that you get to say good-bye instead of being asked to leave is a real honor.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
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.

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.

John Krasinski
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 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.

John Krasinski
I've always loved where my dad came from and the ideals that instilled in me.

I've always loved where my dad came from and the ideals that instilled in me.

John Krasinski