I try to steal from the best. Suck it all in. 'Taxi Driver' is really a bible for film actors, a master class. A lot of emotional power, a lot of emotional depth but it's contained and you just see… — Sam Rockwell Copy Share Image
I remember being very influenced by 'Taxi Driver', and also Tommy Lee Jones in 'Coal Miner's Daughter' a little bit. — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
I'm originally from San Francisco. I might move there some day. But, I like L.A., I have fun in L.A. It's a fun town… — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
I sometimes can't do movies just for the money. I really can't. I mean, I've tried. Believe me, I'd love to just take the… — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
I have a constant sort of melancholy approach to acting that fuels me. I want to do everything. — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
I think people are happier when they have structure, you know? You realize that as you get older. You have to have rituals and… — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
In theatre you can't ad lib, so you want to pick really good material, like David Mamet or Shakespeare or whatever. You want to… — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
I've done so many independents for so many years. Leads that nobody's seen. — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
I copied everything I did in Galaxy Quest from Bill Paxton in Aliens, I owe him some credit. — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
I think of myself as a journeyman actor. I've got some talent and I work hard, but people like Brando or Pacino - those… — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
You want to make a little money, and sometimes you want to play some really great parts. Sometimes they don't always coincide, or co-exist.… — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
Good acting is good acting, however you learn it. Some people who haven't studied are amazing. Some people like Leonardo DiCaprio are naturally gifted… — Sam Rockwell Copy Share
