Anticipating certain failure, I committed myself to spending the next seven years trying to get a job in theatre.
-- Peter Gallagher
Around 5th and 6th grade I thought Dean Martin was the coolest guy in the world; he was a great singer, had his own television show and acted in movies.
-- Peter Gallagher
By year three, you get nicer, bigger trailers.
-- Peter Gallagher
I always go back to theatre. It's probably where I'll draw my last breath.
-- Peter Gallagher
I feel like I won the Lotto, as far as that show's concerned.
-- Peter Gallagher
I love playing a dad. It's hard to find family dramas that are genuinely funny.
-- Peter Gallagher
I made my Broadway debut in the revival of Hair and followed it up with the bus and truck tour of Grease.
-- Peter Gallagher
I was about to get a degree in economics when I accepted that I'd be a lousy businessman, and if I didn't give acting a try I'd regret it for the rest of my life.
-- Peter Gallagher
I was probably 11 by the time I saw a movie.
-- Peter Gallagher
In an attempt to amuse my friends and family, I would do impressions of Dean Martin, singing Everybody Loves Somebody. I secretly really enjoyed singing the song.
-- Peter Gallagher
It never occurred to me that you might sing or act for a living. I was thinking about becoming a fireman or businessman like my dad.
-- Peter Gallagher
My eyebrows make a more profound impact on other people than they do on me. I just let 'em grow.
-- Peter Gallagher
My family were broadminded enough to support me when I wanted to pursue a life in the theatre.
-- Peter Gallagher
My kids do think The OC is a cool show. But my stature at home hasn't really been affected by what I do at work.
-- Peter Gallagher
No matter what the role, you're trying to do the impossible - make a living in show business.
-- Peter Gallagher
Our director assured us that the road to a career in show business was tough, heartbreaking and nearly impossible.
-- Peter Gallagher
Right now, it's generally like two actors per trailer. But I like everybody on the show so I don't mind sharing.
-- Peter Gallagher
There have been makeup artists who've asked if my eyebrows are real.
-- Peter Gallagher
Through every moment on stage for the first time, I felt like I was finally right where I belonged.
-- Peter Gallagher
To stay on the map you've got to keep showing up.
-- Peter Gallagher
Two women? God, man. Well, I'm still living. So clearly I must've gotten away with it, when I did do it. But I don't think it's time to blow my cover now.
-- Peter Gallagher
When I came up, guys like Nicholson and DeNiro were held in highest regard.
-- Peter Gallagher
When I was a child, nobody I knew of ever became an actor or entertainer - it was just not something that seemed possible for regular people.
-- Peter Gallagher
Whether it's on top of a phone booth or a $200 million soundstage, it's about stories.
-- Peter Gallagher
You can only be stupid when you're young.
-- Peter Gallagher



