People's attention spans are a little shorter these days. Same thing with food and movies. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I worked as a roadie in the rock and roll business which was great fun. Very little money, very little food and… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I've watched other directors as an actor and I picked up little things here and there about cameras, [but] I wouldn't consider… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
People always like stories about the little guy fighting the big guy. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
[The lyrics and melody] usually come a little simultaneously, but I would say the lyrics are first; usually I have the idea… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Well I loved Little League; so all the memories are pretty fond but I broke my thumb. That wasn't a lot of… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I think people can live a religious life and yet believe in things maybe outside the box a little bit. — 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
![“I've watched other directors as an actor and I picked up little things here and there about cameras, [but] I wouldn't consider myself the guy you'd want to hire to do Star Trek.” quote by Billy Bob Thornton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/483/billy-bob-thornton-2003_actors_i-ve-watched-other-directors-as-an-actor_861683.jpg)
![“[The lyrics and melody] usually come a little simultaneously, but I would say the lyrics are first; usually I have the idea for a story in my head, or few lines.” quote by Billy Bob Thornton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/10d/billy-bob-thornton-2003_firsts_the-lyrics-and-melody-usually-come-a-lit_1157099.jpg)
![“Well I loved Little League; so all the memories are pretty fond but I broke my thumb. That wasn't a lot of fun. I think probably the first time I pitched [I started out as a first baseman] and the first game I pitched in Little League, I struck out 10 batters. I had a curve ball a little early…” quote by Billy Bob Thornton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8cc/billy-bob-thornton-2003_balls_well-i-loved-little-league-so-all-the-me_1414477.jpg)
