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  • Is an accomplished guitar player.
  • The role of Dr. Frasier Crane of Cheers was originally written for him in mind. Lithgow turned down the role, admitting that he felt it was "beneath his dignity" at the time as Frasier was only intended to be in a supporting role for only few episodes for the series. Unexpectedly, the producers were so taken with his replacement, Kesley Grammer that they made him a regular cast member who was so popular that he eventually received his own spin-off TV series. Lithgow has reported that he has never "regretted" the decision and that it was Grammer's own performance that truly won him the role of a regular cast member and eventual success that came with it. He has also stated that he thought that Grammer did a "fine job" in the role.

Quotes[]

  • "Time sneaks up on you like a windshield on a bug."
  • "Take care, be kind, be considerate of other people and other species, and be loving."
  • "I consider myself a very lucky actor that, approaching 60, I'm still employed and employable."

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