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
These days and times you can't do eclectic records. In the '60s you could, but not anymore. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I've been accused, many times, as a writer/director, of my pace being too leisurely and too long. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I've been married five times, and people think that's some bizarre thing, yet I've got buddies who refuse to get married and… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
The only times you'll see me in terms of the movie business is when I have to go to the premieres of… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I have been fortunate to get some really good scripts over the years and I haven't turned down anything that I regretted… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
The independent film business is pretty much gone. Now you can do it in a format where you actually get to develop… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
You know, some people can't get past their past, I guess. I certainly haven't. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I've danced one time in my life. It was the most mortifying experience I ever had. — 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
There was a time when I could walk down the street, Hollywood Boulevard or Beverly Drive, and somebody would come up to… — 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
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
