133 result(s) for Sam Elliott Quotes.
"There’s a lot of good music out there, but most of the time, the lyrics are so full of themselves."
"I want to play a cowboy that’s real. Not a caricature, but a man who’s lived a life."
"You don’t realize how much the relationships in your life are one of the biggest parts of who you are."
"Good Westerns are the ones that relieve your spirit."
"Life is so difficult and complicated. What we all want is to get along."
"As an actor, I try to identify with as many parts as I can."
"I can’t lose sight of my place in the universe."
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"You just get the opportunity to do what you love."
"You gotta live it to play it. You gotta experience it to understand it."
"There’s something terribly romantic about life on the open road."
"I think the Western genre resonates with viewers because it is elemental."
"It’s nice when people can recognize quality."
"It’s all about the ride."
"I have a tendency to get lost in the characters I play."
"You can’t live your life trying to please everyone."
"Truth comes in many forms, but ultimately, it’s very simple."
"Acting is all about honesty."
"The greatest stories are about love in its many forms."
"I’m just a storyteller, and I hope people like my stories."
"It's important to remember that the past is just that, the past."
"You can always find comfort in knowing that you did your best."
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"I find beauty in the scars."
"Life is too short to drink bad whiskey."
"The earth is our home, and it’s important we take care of it."
"I love the idea of being a good cowboy."
"Character is stronger than anything else."
"I think my voice is signature, and I have embraced that."
"I think it’s important to be yourself and do what you think is right."
"Life is a journey, and if we don’t take a route we’ve never taken before, we’ll never know where we could have gone."
"The only way to get things done is to do them."
"The characters I’ve played are all a part of me."
"You have to be willing to let the people you love go."
"It’s all about how you look at things."
"My dad was a hard guy; he was a tough guy."
"I carry with me the warnings of those who came before me."
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"I think my entire attraction to the business started with my dad."
"You’ve got to live your life for yourself."
"Acting is a strange profession where you get paid to do all the things you can’t do in real life."
"It’s amazing how the industry has changed in the last 50 years."
"I’ve been very fortunate to do what I’ve done."
"Being a cowboy is a state of mind."
"You have to be willing to put yourself on the line."
"Passion breeds passion."
"I think the best thing you can do is tell the truth."
"If you’re going to do something, do it right."
"Stay true to yourself."
"Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom."
"There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going."
"Being in the right place at the right time can lead to great things."
"You have to earn your reputation."
"Movies are a reflection of society."
"Character is what you do when no one is watching."
"It’s not about the destination; it’s about the journey."
"I’m not a guy who gets into the whole celebrity thing. I’m just a guy who is trying to do his job."
"The first thing that comes to my mind is that it's not the material that counts. It's the people that you meet along the way."
"We can’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re in the entertainment business."
"Life's too short to get too serious."
"To be honest, I was shocked—happily so—when I got the opportunity to do the part in 'The Hero'."
"There is no such thing as a small part."
"I think of myself as a character actor rather than a leading man."
"The older I get, the more I love the idea that I’m playing a character."
"There are characters that resonate with me because I can see a lot of myself in them."
"I think I’ve always been an observer of life."
"I love Westerns. I grew up with them."
"You have to find your own way into the character."
"I’ve seen my career go in ebbs and flows."
"The business is built on great writing."
"Family is everything for me."
"I'm proud of my work, as are many other actors."
"You can't please everyone."
"I think the best storytelling is character-driven."
"I just love being part of telling a story."
"I enjoy the life I'm living."
"A lot of actors are great workers."
"I’m a simple man who just likes to keep things simple."
"I like to surround myself with good people."
"You gotta keep the balance."
"It’s really important to be present in the moment."
"You have to have a sense of humor."
"It’s not about the money. It’s about the money."
"I used to think that if I could have one thing in my life, it would be a successful career. Now I think it’s more about relationships and experiences."
"I’m just comfortable in my own skin, you know?"
"The thing that attracts people is often their faults."
"I think everybody wants to believe they have some kind of a heroic quality."
"When you think about the western genre, it’s a reflection of humanity. It’s not about cowboys and Indians; it’s about how individuals deal with their relationships."
"As an actor, you try to be fearless. But there’s always something inside that holds you back. You never know where your limits are."
"There’s nothing wrong with being who you are."
"I’ve played a lot of different characters, but they all have the same thing in common: they’re real people."
"The most important thing is to be true to what you believe in."
"Sometimes it takes a long time to get to know yourself and figure out what you’re all about."
"I don’t know how to think in the future. I can only tell you what it’s like now."
"We’re all capable of doing things we never imagine we can do."
"You’ve got to take chances in life, especially if you want to create something worthwhile."
"Life’s too short to have a boring career."
"There’s an integrity that comes with being a cowboy – an honesty that you can’t deny."
"I’ve always trusted my instincts, and I’ve stuck to my guns."
"You’ve got to be passionate about what you do, otherwise it just becomes a job."
"To me, it’s all about storytelling, whether it’s in films, books, or our own lives."
"I believe that when you do what you love, everything comes effortlessly."
"A good movie should make you think, but it should also entertain you."
"I’m proud of the legacy I’m creating."
"It’s important to appreciate every moment – life is fleeting."
"The characters I play are all part of a bigger story."
"You have to be experimental in your career to continue to grow."
"Everyone has a story to tell – it’s about finding the right platform."
"You can never be too prepared, but sometimes you just have to dive in."
"I’ve always tried to take the positive approach to every situation, selling myself on the idea that it’s never too late."
"I think a lot of where I come from and what I am and how I am is the cowboy culture."
"I look for the truth in the characters I play."
"All I ever wanted to do was be a cowboy, but I didn’t want to sit on a fence."
"I’m proud of my work. I’m proud of my family."
"I’ll let you know when I figure it out."
"The thing that I love about acting is that it’s such a great metaphor for life."
"Each role I play is a stepping stone towards my next role."
"In this world, you have to go with your own instincts."
"It’s a real privilege to live in a country where we get to express ourselves."
"The best advice I ever got was to follow your heart."
"Life is all about balance."
"In every character, I see a glimpse of myself."
"I enjoy building characters that have depth and dimension."
"I’ve never had any preconceived notion of what I should be doing."
"You can’t be a cowboy if you don’t walk your own path."
"I think the greatest story tellers are those who can reflect human experiences."
"The older I get, the more I realize that love is everything."
"I’ve always wanted to be a storyteller."
"You can’t keep holding onto old things when new things come along."
"The journey of an actor is just as important as the result."
"There’s a certain kind of magic in the way you present your story."
"I think being real is something we can all strive for."
"Honesty is a critical component to any good character."
"Every good role has an element of truth in it."
"I believe in the power of the human spirit."
"Sometimes, a slow burn is the most effective way to tell a story."
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