Robert Duvall taught me years ago. He said, "You know theatre is not real. I don't like plays." You know, he doesn't… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I think I fully commit myself to any role to the extent to which I can. In other words there's some roles… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Heavy role in the movies that I've done that I have loved and fit my soul; A Simple Plan, Monster's Ball, Sling… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
The movies I've made about the South, they were my experience and it's something that I know. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I always have an idea before we even start the movie because if you hire the wrong person, within a couple of… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
People a lot of times say that you know it must be hard to direct yourself. That's a myth. It's easier to… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
We're not encouraging idols other than on the TV show, you know and that's the wrong way to do it. If we… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
On TV you can, you know you can cram, you know, 30 people into a closet and have an orgy, and then… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, when I was 11 years old I was listening to The Mothers of Invention. You know, I… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Being perfect is not about that scoreboard out there. It's not about winning. It's about you and your relationship with yourself, your… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I think my stuff's kind of obsolete now, you know? I'm making Model Ts or something, and everybody else is making spaceships. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
You want to know the hardest thing about being smart? What? I pretty much always know what's going to happen next; there's… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I'm not really a full-time director, I just like to direct the things that I write because I think I'm going to… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I know that I loved music before I loved movies, simply because I didn't see movies as a kid. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Television is making, there was in independent film renaissance late '80s through the mid-90's. It was an amazing time. Television is doing… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
So we are headed for a time when there won't be anything but movies that are essentially made like video games, and… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I know it's boring to say this but I always start with the script. I mean if it's well written and it's… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
They always say 'Is there going to be a sequel to Bad Santa?' and you know, I mean, a long time ago… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I always say if you're going to do a movie about Charles de Gaulle get a Frenchman, you know. I'm not French.… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I'm kind of sad and happy all the time. Just kind of like feeling, you know, full of life and confident, and… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
When I saw that show Lost I learned something. Other than one sort of big dude if you're in an airplane crash… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
We don't shoot in L.A. much anymore. You know, TV and movies, most everything's shot other places. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Usually when I'm writing, I kind of know what it is before I start writing and I write stream of consciousness style. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Robert Duvall taught me years ago. He said, "You know theatre is not real. I don't like plays." You know, he doesn't like plays.… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I think I fully commit myself to any role to the extent to which I can. In other words there's some roles that maybe… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Just the other day, my assistant was on the line with Calvin Klein. Golly, I usually shop at Sears. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Heavy role in the movies that I've done that I have loved and fit my soul; A Simple Plan, Monster's Ball, Sling Blade, One… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
When I was coming up in the '80s television, if you were on television that meant either you were a young actor just coming… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
The movies I've made about the South, they were my experience and it's something that I know. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Man, I was drowning in sadness. And Angelina, she lifted me right up out of there. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I've been largely an improvisational actor for most of my career, except for when I've worked with the Coen brothers. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I always have an idea before we even start the movie because if you hire the wrong person, within a couple of days you're… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
People want the truth but they only want the truth so they can talk bad about you on the blog or on television. They… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Usually when you're playing a character, you think a lot about their backstory. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
