Famous quotes by Actors

"I love John Irving's stuff. It's that marriage of comedy and tragedy. It's really terrific"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"As far as the lack of hits goes, I think perhaps it's because I've played a lot of different roles and have not created a persona that the public can latch on to. I have played everything from psychopathic killers to romantic leading men, and in picking such diverse roles I have avoided typecasting"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"We're loosely calling it The River Project, but hopefully the pieces that we put together will be educational pieces that will throw some light on the situation, as to what kind of jeopardy may be surrounding our great rivers"

Richard Dean Anderson, Actor

"Nothing. We're all friends and friendly. So when the cameras go down, depending on the mood or the nature of the material we're dealing with, there's usually a kind of a prevailing light attitude that's floating around"

Richard Dean Anderson, Actor

"The problem with the designated driver programme, it's not a desirable job. But if you ever get sucked into doing it, have fun with it. At then end of the night, drop them off at the wrong house"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"One of the things I want to do that's outside the realm of acting and the arts - although both have their place in this - is ending childhood hunger here in America"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"I've had really great experiences working with first-time directors. They come at filmmaking with fresh ideas. I've been very lucky that way"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"I don't think I ever went down that movie star path. I always enjoy taking a 90-degree turn from the last thing I did"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"Every actor I ever meet goes, 'Ultimately I plan on having my own company and write and direct,' but yes, I too would love to write and direct a movie. I want to do a play, too. I want to do it all"

Jason Schwartzman, Actor

"That was fun to play. There were some nice special effects coupled with some really nice moments with child and wife. I also was able to age to about 100 years in 'Brief Candle.'"

Richard Dean Anderson, Actor

"When I started acting, it was really the way for me to be able to communicate"

Richard Gere, Actor

"Tibetan Buddhism had an enormous impact on me"

Richard Gere, Actor

"The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested"

Richard Gere, Actor

"Maybe the Dalai Lama is the only person who is totally honest, and even with him, he's skillful, not to hurt anybody. He's skillful"

Richard Gere, Actor

"If the work is going well and it's something that has value with some meaning to it, it gives back a lot"

Richard Gere, Actor

"What we all have in common is an appreciation of kindness and compassion; all the religions have this. We all lean towards love"

Richard Gere, Actor

"Western Buddhists in many ways are much serious Buddhists than Tibetans are"

Richard Gere, Actor

"I had years of partying, and I was kind of surprised and happy I survived it all. Now, being a parent, I look back on it thinking, Oh God, the things you did!"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"What are the aspects of yourself that line up with the character? You magnify those, and the ones that don't match up, you kind of kick to the curb"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"Sure, I get the blues. But what I try to do, is apply joy to the blues, you know? I don't know if it's a technique, or just being bent that way, being raised by the folks I was raised by"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"As far as Beau is concerned, we're on the same team, we root for each other. If my parts are slightly more attractive, or are perceived that way by others, he's very content"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"A large part of acting is just pretending. You get to work with these other great make-believers, all making believe as hard as they can"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"I wanted to make an image for myself as an outlaw type. A kind of rock 'n' roll sensibility"

Nicolas Cage, Actor

"Working with my dad was such a gas. We approached the work in a similar way. We only made two films together when I was an adult, Tucker, and Blown Away, but it was so much fun to play with your parent like that"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"I had a great '70s. I survived it, and that's always good news"

Jeff Bridges, Actor

"Wonders will never cease"

David Garrick, Actor

"I think I jump around more when I'm alone"

Nicolas Cage, Actor

"As a teenager, I was more of an anarchist, but now I want people to thrive and be harmonious"

Nicolas Cage, Actor

"When His Holiness won the Nobel Peace Prize, there was a quantum leap. He is not seen as solely a Tibetan anymore; he belongs to the world"

Richard Gere, Actor

"I'm less needy about needing to express myself through acting. I have many different lives outside of this that are extremely fulfilling"

Richard Gere, Actor

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