Richard Schiff, the Emmy-winning actor best known for playing Toby Ziegler in The West Wing, has shared his thoughts on life, admiration, and an awkward moment with Amy Adams. The 70-year-old star, currently appearing in Copenhagen at Hampstead Theatre, spoke candidly in a recent interview.
Schiff named Martin Sheen as the living person he most admires, describing him as 'the kindest and most fun-loving person and serious activist I’ve ever known.' He added, 'If Jesus was alive today he’d point to Martin Sheen and say, “That’s what I was talking about.”'
Reflecting on a moment of unintended affection, Schiff recalled saying 'I love you' to Amy Adams without meaning it. 'We had run into each other... I said I had to leave and I blurted it out. I still don’t know why except that’s probably a clue as to why the world responds to her the way that they do,' he explained.
On life’s most important lesson, Schiff offered a simple formula: 'Showing up is at least 90% of it.' He also revealed his greatest love is his wife, Sheila Kelley, noting they are 'more in love now than ever before.'
