I would say that among my many huge emotional miscalculations was my taking a film career for granted. It is the most awesome privilege to be able to use one's imagination and wit, physicality and musicality, conscious brain and unconscious… — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
If you're doing a drama that has some comedic elements you can't forget that it's primarily a very serious film that has some light relief. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
I was kind of like chasing my tail and trying to do the right thing, and was a little bit stupid. Or irresponsible, which… — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
Discipline for me is about respect. It's not even about self-respect; it's about respect for life and all it offers. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
People never change because they are under threat or under duress. Never. They change because they see something that makes their life seem valuable… — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
Remember that just because you hit bottom doesn't mean you have to stay there. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
I don't like words coming out of a character's mouth that I adore because not only is he a little bit duplicitous but he's… — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
My old man had a philosophy: peace means having a bigger stick than the other guy. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
You can't go from a $2,000-a-night suite at La Mirage to a penitentiary, and really understand it, and come out a liberal. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
I'm an actor, a husband, a father of two, and a full-time Avenger. — Robert Downey, Jr Copy Share Image
