Willem Dafoe

I try to attach myself to people who really inspire me, and directors who are really passionate. That way, I can give…

— Willem Dafoe

I think, as I've gotten older, I've been able to be more reckless with my choices, because practically speaking, you get less…

— Willem Dafoe

I love theaters. I love the event of going there and seeing a movie with a lot of people. I like the…

— Willem Dafoe

I've never had any close male friends. The most important relationships in my life have always been with women.

— Willem Dafoe

I have no doubt that if I met Bob Dylan, it would be disappointing - and annoying to him. But that's why…

— Willem Dafoe

There's a real wisdom to not saying a thing.

— Willem Dafoe

I set myself challenges every time I work. Ideally, I approach everything as though it's the first time - with a beginner's…

— Willem Dafoe

Sometimes you make very interesting movies that aren't meant for everybody. But this is a capitalist society, so everything conspires to put…

— Willem Dafoe

You have to lose yourself to find yourself.

— Willem Dafoe

Film is fragmented and gets into lots of other people's hands. There are a lot of pleasures that theatre gives me. You…

— Willem Dafoe