Just James Franco

“People think I’m stoned anyway. It (smoking) just stopped being fun. Last time I smoked pot, I was not a fun person to be around.” – on quitting marijuana

“When I was a child, I wanted to be an actor, but I had really bad buckteeth, I looked like a bug. I didn’t want to get braces, but my mom said I couldn’t be an actor if I didn’t get the braces. So, I got the braces.”
     – James Franco

“I needed an outlet in high school and came across painting. I’ve actually been painting longer than I’ve been acting. A movie is a collaborative effort, and with painting you just have yourself.”
     – James Franco

“My name is James Edward Franco. Ted is a nickname for Edward. That’s what my parents called me. I also got “Teddy Ruxpin” a lot. It just got to a point where I got sick of it, so when a teacher called out “James Franco” my junior year of high school, I didn’t correct her.”
     – James Franco (On his nickname Ted)

“Acting is an art form and you want to take roles that are challenged and it’s more of a challenge I think to play dark characters. Not that I want to always play those, but it is a challenge and challenges are rewarding and fun.”
     – James Franco

“Just someone I can relate to artistically and who can also be understanding and supportive of the demands of my lifestyle.”
     – James Franco (On what he looks for in a girl)