Philip Seymour Hoffman: “It Gets Kind of Boring Nailing It Every Time.”

When it comes to renowned actors, they don’t get much more renowned than Philip Seymour Hoffman. The Patch Adams actor has been wowing audiences for years with his riveting performances and expert craft. He is a legend. We got a chance to sit down with the Pirate Radio star and get his thoughts on his own reputation.

The Hollywood Ham: Philip, you have built up a resume on par with the best ever. How do you do it?

Philip Seymour Hoffman: Listen, I know you’re excited to meet me, but I’m just like any other guy. I go to work, I come home from work. I do it again the next day.
HH: Very humble of you. But are you saying it’s not exciting anymore? You’re one of the best actors of this generation.
PSH: To be honest with you, it gets kind of boring nailing it every time.
HH: What do you do to spice it up?
PSH: I take roles destined to fail. Take Mission Impossible 3.
HH: Great film. Love the series.
PSH: Stop kissing my ass. Those movies inspire bad acting so I thought there would be no chance I’d do well, but oops, nailed it anyway.
HH: What about the prestige pictures? Doubt?
PSH: Perfect example – I thought Meryl Streep would put me in my place and I’d learn from the master.
HH: And?
PSH: You saw the film. Didn’t turn out that way, did it?
HH: You even killed in Along Came Polly.
PSH: I don’t know what that is, but you’re probably right. Hell, I even killed in a movie where I co-starred with a ferret.
HH: That’s Along Came Polly! You nailed ‘
PSH: Only I can say I nailed it. And I did ‘
PSH: Nail it.