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A lot of the people I'd love to work with, like John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, aren't alive, unfortunately.
To some its Hump Day. To us, it's Wednesday's getting its ass kicked and Thursday just asked Friday to switch places.
You've got to keep your finger on the pulse of what your audience is thinking, and know what they'll accept from you.
Most actors hate watching their own films because all you can see is the glaring mistakes, your own tricks and ticks.
You know, independent films have been institutionalized, practically. Every studio has got a boutique arthouse label.
You can change your wife, your politics, your religion, but never, never can you change your favourite football team.
My first film as an actor was 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' a glorious experience that spoiled me for future films.
Sergio Leone’s “Once Upon a Time in America” is a brilliant movie. It’s about four hours long, but it’s so well done.
Sergio Leone's 'Once Upon a Time in America' is a brilliant movie. It's about four hours long, but it's so well done.
I am convinced of the validity of contradiction. There are many worlds. Each is true, at its time, in its own fashion
I respect Marvel as a company, and I think they're great, but never in my life have I looked up to being a superhero.
I could never have gone to Africa another way and had the same experience. It was my job and my joy at the same time.
Ignorance is never out of style. It was in fashion yesterday, it is the rage today and it will set the pace tomorrow.
You establish a technique on how to develop characters. Everyone does it their own way, and that's what makes it fun.
I don't like watching shows where all of a sudden you're like, what happened? They shot the last season in Las Vegas?
My mom drove like Britney Spears with the steering wheel and me right here [in her lap]. I'm fine, I turned out okay.
After spending some time with my soul mate I have come to the conclusion that I may have something wrong with my soul
I never got beaten up, because I was a wisecracking jokester. I could make a bully laugh before he delivered a punch.
I think an actor can actually gather moments, memories and emotions for his next character. So, it's a constant work.
I'm currently raising a 15 year old son and an 18 year old daughter, which a guess is my punishment for a wild youth!
I really enjoy a variety of different work, and what I've just done may sometimes determine what I choose to do next.
I got a feeling about political correctness. I hate it. It causes us to lie silently instead of saying what we think.
Mainly, when I go see a show, unfortunately it's more industrial espionage than it is going to actually enjoy a show.
Without sounding negative, I'm not a huge fan of a lot of stand-up. I'm more interested in an absurd kind of theater.
I've been directing for 25 years almost, and I've only directed nine films in that time because I like to be careful.
As I grow older and I don't run so fast, I'm not so eager to get myself in situations where I'm going to have to run.
I hate people eating on film. I hate it even worse on the radio, when people eat on the radio. I just can't stand it.
Hollywood is a very small world; the people who matter matter, and the people who don't matter are just like nothing.
You can get into a place in your life where you no longer are in control of events, and events are in control of you.
Sports ideally teach discipline and commitment. They challenge you and build character for everything you do in life.
I find it hard to understand why Scorsese has never called. You know, given the natural menace I bring to the screen.
My whole history of being an actor is unusual and slightly disgraceful because it should be something you burn to do.
I couldn't put my hand on my heart and say I think that being in a relationship is a natural state for a human being.
I work extremely hard doing what I love, mainly to ensure that I don't have to work extremely hard doing what I hate.
'Lovejoy' has a special place in my heart because it was through my efforts that the series first came to the screen.
I have the attention span of a mosquito from multitasking and all the things that have affected my poor little brain.
I can't let time move on without fighting tooth and nail and hopefully being a part of a revolution that is positive.
I'm tactile, very tactile. A woman who has really nice, looked-after skin is such a turn-on for me. It's always sexy.
The pilots I did test for, I was the only black actor testing against white actors for parts that were written white.
When we wrapped 'Angel,' I definitely had a moment where I thought, 'Wow, that was the best job I'm ever gonna have.'
Funny songs, that’s my ticket. I can’t remember when it started or why it started, it’s just something that I NEEDED.
That's one of the things that I've loved about 'Spider-Man' and Marvel in general. The characters all have dimension.
I would be very nervous to rap I think if it ever comes to that! I'm going to try to steer clear as long as possible.
All of our issues come from us not being aware enough or not seeing through our problems to the depths of the issues.
I'll watch movies I like to see, Steve Jobs interviews, something that's going to make me smart and then go to sleep.
I was the tallest guy in the school, and I was very conscious of being larger than anybody - classmates and teachers.
Showing up every day isn't enough. There are a lot of guys who show up every day who shouldn't have showed up at all.
It was only when I finished the course and left my graduation diploma on the bus that I realized I'd become an actor.
It was only when I finished the course and left my graduation diploma on the bus that I realised I'd become an actor.
If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he's dead, then maybe he was a great man.