120 result(s) for Dabney Coleman Quotes.
"My philosophy is, 'It's none of my business what people say of me and think of me. I am what I am, and I do what I do. I expect nothing and accept everything. And it makes life so much easier.'"
"I learned early on that I'm never going to be the greatest actor in the world. But I can be the best or one of the best at understanding the character I'm playing."
"My career has been very interesting, bringing up children and dealing with regular life, and then being in the limelight a little bit more than usual."
"I always tell the truth, even when I lie."
"I wish I could say 'I'm not scared of nothing,' but I could never say that. I never ever say 'I'm not scared.'"
"I don't want to be treated like I came down in the last shower from the country."
"I've done a lot of things in my life that I'm very proud of."
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"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be."
"I've made some really good decisions, and I've made a lot of bad decisions. I've been punished for some, and some I got away with."
"I've always tried to live my life as authentic as possible. I'm aware that image is one thing, but reality is another."
"I could never get into a bigoted character because I have such a strong sense of the need for justice."
"I have done it all, and I have enjoyed most of it."
"I love a good argument. I find it very invigorating."
"I've made lifelong friends during my career, and I cherish those relationships."
"I don't consider myself a star. I'm a working actor."
"I've always believed the harder you work, the luckier you get."
"Sometimes you just gotta be drop-kicked out of the nest."
"As soon as you have a certain amount of success, you achieve the next level of lack of success."
"I'm only a legend in my own mind."
"I've been blessed. God has been good to me. I have no complaints."
"I've always played jerks... I enjoy playing them. Everyone likes to play the bad guy."
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"I like to improve every place I go. I've never been there before, and I don't intend to stay."
"You grow up the day you have your first real laugh -- at yourself."
"It's a very charming comedy about mistakes the ditzy bombers made."
"There's always an emotional element to anything that's being done."
"You can't do a quote search with a word broken up into two words, so I say, 'Give me organic quotes.'"
"Never let your memories be greater than your dreams."
"The best performance is when it looks easy."
"I've never been with anyone who can't respect the other person's silence."
"If you're an actor, there's going to be a lot of downtime, so you have to do what you can to sleep, stay in shape, and try to stay positive."
"I'm always real careful with the word comedy because when you hear the word, what comes to mind is some terrible lower-than-low person."
"Every day we could get off the train was a good day. And everyone said it was a good movie."
"I don't know if I could have stopped trying to improve every day. It was good to keep the momentum going."
"You can't say that people change after they start a project. You can say people change after they've finished a project."
"Every time you do a movie, it's slightly different from the last one."
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"There was no really big break where you could say, 'This is the moment that's changed everything.' It was more like a constant grind to get better and better."
"I remember every day back in history. And if I don't remember the day, I try to find out as much as I can, and then the next time I'll try to remember it."
"I don't understand how acting works, and I'm not sure anybody else does, either. I think you show up with the material you've got and then you just let it happen."
"You have to try to make the scene better each time you do it. If it's not working, then it won't work. You have to keep trying to improve it and make it better each time."
"There's a lot of unconscious performance going on in art. You just try to keep your head down and let it happen."
"I just love quoting myself."
"Actors are busy as a rule, but I'm not"
"I love being famous - it's phenomenal. It has taken the place of a lot of the hassle in your life."
"People who have nothing better to do than entertain people for what must be pennies to do this - these are from our audience."
"Why would anyone steal a shopping cart? It's like stealing a two-year-old."
"In terms of people who are doing things - things are going to happen on a daily basis. That's what happens with people who are doing things."
"I don't have a computer, and I think eighty percent of what's done on computers is a complete waste of time."
"My impersonation of my father doing a take when my friends were over. He'd get thirsty... and get up and go to the sink. But no matter how close that sitting room is, he'd take three hours to get to the sink and get done what he was doing and get back to the chair!"
"Life without pain isn't real at all."
"I'm not really as bitter as I used to be!"
"Why would anyone follow Donald Trump?"
"It is true parties are going to be difficult for some time due to the way our government was built in terms of governing."
"I just learned my wife is going to leave me for a comedian she finds funny."
"I have additional interests. I like fishing. I like the nightlife, the people who are nice."
"I wouldn't want to be considered a comedian. Oh no, I'm not that funny."
"When you realize you're classified as a nice guy, it's the start of the end for you. It's more of a bore."
"Life is full of jerks."
"Acting is hard work, and anyone who says it isn't a fool."
"I have more money than if I were cooking for you, wouldn't you hate me too?"
"Hello, I'm unemployed."
"There's nothing more iconic in American culture than Dolly Parton's chest."
"Hell, there are no rules here, we're trying to accomplish something."
"People associate my face with the face of the actor who has played more scumbags and villains than anyone else."
"I've always felt that sexuality is a really slippery thing. In this day and age, it tends to get categorized and labeled, and I think labels are for food. Canned food."
"I like the crises with the woman. It makes better drama."
"You can't fake emotion, you can't fake anything. That stuff sticks out like a sore thumb."
"Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless."
"My main concern with this place is, can you get a good drink?"
"The only thing you got in this world is what you can sell."
"The main reason I entered acting was to get the girls."
"It's very difficult for a woman in our business who have to sacrifice without the cameras on."
"I never like to think otherwise, the world should be equal for all."
"Nothing changes until people get thrown in jail."
"The more types of characters I play, the better off I am."
"If you're not prepared for disappointments, you're not prepared for acting."
"I like playing the bad guy. There are more colors to it."
"I can't do something halfway, three-quarters, nine-tenths. If I'm going to do something, I go all the way."
"I'll usually stay up on the set, because I think it's probably the only peace I'm going to get during the day."
"You know I cannot take all things too seriously, right?"
"I'm taking it one day at a time. I'm not thinking much to the future."
"I prefer to be hired to play the bad guy because they are always more interesting than the good guys."
"I don't have a problem being a supporting actor - as a matter of fact, I rather like that. That's why I think the British are way ahead of us. They do quality work."
"I don't find it easy playing the goody-goody roles. They are easy to play but are boring."
"I just don't think I have a movie-star look. At least my dad didn't think so – he felt you should be playing character roles, not leads."
"Some roles will have an effect on your life. In 'Tootsie,' I think I tried to get that character out of my system within 72 hours. I admit there were a few times over the course of the next couple of months that it slipped out, but I've never fully recovered from that character."
"Jack Lemmon was an incredibly talented actor, and I learned a lot from him. He was such a nice, talented man."
"I've never been one to shy away from tough-guy roles. I grew up watching films with the tough guys from the '40s and '50s, and I always found that appealing."
"I've had people tell me that '9 to 5' changed their lives. It was something that really touched them, and that's always nice to hear."
"In my opinion, the trend nowadays is all about special effects and less about good storytelling. I miss the days when the story was the most important element of a movie."
"I always tried to just relax and let myself be taken by the character I'm playing. That's when the best performances come out."
"Making people laugh is a wonderful thing. If you can make someone laugh, you're really giving something special to them."
"I don't think awards define an actor's career. It's nice to be recognized, but what's more important to me is the work itself."
"Acting is all about being truthful and believable. If you can do that, then you've done your job well."
"I've always believed in taking risks in my career. You never know where they might lead you."
"I don't really pay attention to reviews of my work. I just focus on doing the best job I can as an actor."
"Playing villains can be a lot of fun. There's so much you can do with those characters."
"I've been fortunate to work with many talented actors and directors throughout my career. Each one has taught me something valuable."
"I don't let success or failure affect me too much. I just keep moving forward and focusing on the next project."
"I've never been one to chase after fame. I just love the craft of acting and that's what keeps me going."
"I've learned to appreciate the journey rather than just focusing on the destination. That's where the real joy is found."
"I like playing all kinds of characters. But I've always tended to play the offbeat, quirky characters as well."
"I think comedy is more difficult. To play something for a laugh has to be played a little more realistically."
"Television, I judge very harshly. You choose to be in television to make money, right? People who do movies aren't being paid much very much."
"I enjoy playing an attorney. I enjoyed playing a judge. I enjoyed playing a Southern sheriff, I played a chaplain, and a couple of preachers."
"What I enjoy is playing characters. We only work so long on this earth, so I've always felt that I should really enjoy what I do."
"I never really was a comedy type of woman in a comedy series. I love doing comedy, but it takes a little rest between times."
"I've always enjoyed working and sharing with people even if they hold different views. I've always considered myself a people person."
"I find great challenge in playing villains. They are certainly the most interesting characters I have played, without a doubt."
"I don't particularly like the business side. I don't like money on the table. I don't like negotiations and all that stuff. I like communication."
"The West Coast actors are aware that you are an East Coast actor. And, if you're successful, they champ at the bit because they're not going to get their chance to do it."
"Comedy is a lot of fun, and there's no time for skullduggery. Just go out and do the best you can and try to enjoy it."
"I like producing, but I find acting more fun. I have seen directors who have been very good, so I'm very comfortable with what they do."
"Looking back on my body of work, I think I've played more nice guys than I have played nasty guys. But villainous roles are always the most fun."
"A good actor knows how to speak loudly and proudly without saying a word."
"I think the way we are treated has a lot to do with how we treat others. So I really try to treat everybody the way I like to be treated."
"Comedy isn't always just about laughing; it's often about finding the truth in situations and shining a light on human nature."
"It's important for actors not to make too big a fuss about their work. There's plenty of crazy people out there, but the key is to remain level-headed."
"I prefer the challenge of playing characters that are complex, multidimensional, and a bit unconventional. Those are the roles I find most rewarding."
"My approach to acting is always evolving. I learn from every role I take on, and I believe that continuous growth is essential for any actor."
"It's easy to get caught up in the glitz and glamor of Hollywood, but I've always tried to stay true to myself and focus on the work."
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