"I don't think I'd have been as good as Bruce was. He was a better JFK than I would have been"

This quote by Kevin Costner is a reflection on his function in the movie JFK, in which he played the function of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison. Costner is expressing his appreciation for the efficiency of Bruce Greenwood, who played the role of President John F. Kennedy in the motion picture. Costner is acknowledging that Greenwood was a much better actor than he was in the function, which he could not have actually done as good a task as Greenwood did. Costner is humbly confessing that he was not as skilled as Greenwood in the role, which Greenwood was the better actor. This quote is a testimony to Costner's humility and regard for Greenwood's talent. It likewise shows that Costner is willing to recognize and value the talent of others, even if it exceeds his own.