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
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
I've gone through my periods. I've read the Bible completely, all the way through twice. I did it once when I was… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
When you weigh 135 pounds and you're telling people who are 6'4" and 250 pounds to get out of your way, how… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I think maybe I was instrumental in taking the stereotype out of the Southern actor is some ways. I would hope my… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I can't imagine laying a finger on my kids. I go the other way and probably because my father was so abusive. — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Everything is very convenient now and it would be real nice if somehow people started going back to the movie theater. And… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
I don't like movies that are shot on green screen much, you know. I mean, I know that's the thing to do,… — 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
