The people I've respected most in the industry over the years - Paul Newman, for instance. I just loved the way he… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I've walked with very famous people down red carpets over to the crowd of thousands of people, and you'll reach out to… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
There is something very unsettling about being with someone when they die. People say it's peaceful. It's not peaceful. It's the most… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
The truth of the matter is the real story are the people who rise above all of this incredible cruelty. Otherwise that… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
You learn from the mistakes you make and from the mistakes other people make. The truth is, you don't learn from success;… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
After a while, you just want transportation, and things like cool cars or motorcycles are all about getting attention. I get all… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I grew up at a time where I think most people had a social and political conscience. Some of the biggest changes… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
We try to make films for people [that are] the films that we'd like to see. They're not easy to get made.… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
You can't beat your enemy anymore through wars; instead you create an entire generation of people revenge-seeking. [...] Our opponents are going… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
It's very easy for people to be critical of President Obama's first term, but let's face it, he didn't exactly inherit the… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I'm the least metrosexual cat you've ever met. I've never had my fingernails or toenails done, and I've cut my own hair… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
Never get behind old people. Their bodies are littered with hidden metal and they never seem to appreciate how little time they… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
It's not that I lead this oblivious life where I think I've got such a great personality that people want to spend… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
An acting career usually has about a shelf life of ten years before people get sick of seeing you. It's a good… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
You've got to remember that films don't lead the way. People think that films are trying to lead society. Mostly, they're reflecting… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I don't sleep much. Five to six, I'd say. You could argue that people, as they get older, sleep less - probably… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
There are some scenes that you have to lose in order to win something at the end. A good director will keep… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
Anytime there's an actual grassroots movement that isn't funded by people trying to create a grassroots movement, I find that interesting. — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I think the reason why a lot of young people are such screw ups... is oftentimes they didn't have the luxury I… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
My father taught me about having principles and how to treat people with respect. My aunt also taught me how to keep… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
It is astonishing that gay and lesbian Americans are still treated as second-class citizens. I am confident that, very soon, the laws… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
What I try to do is make sure that the directors I'm working with are on the same page and want to… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I certainly direct with confidence even if I'm not confident. I learned early on as an actor that confidence can be faked,… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
People forget that I was married. I love that, Will he get married? I don't talk about it because I don't think… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I was very lucky to get well known much later in life. You need to have flopped quite a few times to get a… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
The Patriot Act is certainly a concern; all of those things are dangerous. I think more important than me preaching is that we as… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I enjoy going on motorcycle trips and stopping in small towns and enjoying drinks with the locals. — George Clooney Copy Share Image
The people I've respected most in the industry over the years - Paul Newman, for instance. I just loved the way he handled growing… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I watch 'Batman & Robin' from time to time. It's the worst movie I ever made, so it's a good lesson in humility. — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I bought a piano once because I had the dream of playing As Time Goes By as some girl's leaning on it drinking a… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I've walked with very famous people down red carpets over to the crowd of thousands of people, and you'll reach out to shake their… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
There is something very unsettling about being with someone when they die. People say it's peaceful. It's not peaceful. It's the most personal thing… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
The script for this film was written 52 years ago by Edward R. Murrow, who taught us many valuable lessons about responsibility and always,… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I've been working with Pat Robertson on Africa debt-relief, and we disagree on virtually everything except certain very specific, inalienable rights, and the truth… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
My grandparents back in Kentucky owned a tobacco farm. So, to make money in the summer, we could cut and chop and top and… — George Clooney Copy Share Image
I don't like that man. Mr. Tall and Handsome, but I'm told he'll grow out of it. I'm surprised he's not here tonight! — George Clooney Copy Share Image