Actor Quotes

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For us as writers, it's really important to have songs we believe in - even before sometimes we shoot a scene. If we have a… — Denis Leary
Good actors, especially when they know their character, will come in and either tell you in advance that they have an idea, or in the… — Denis Leary
I think it's a shame when you come across young actors and musicians who haven't had the time to learn their craft. It doesn't matter… — Denis Leary
The first movie I saw where it convinced me I could be an actor was 'Mean Streets,' so whenever I see Robert De Niro and… — Denis Leary
There are some guys I know for a fact, like Louis C.K., who always talk about how not-great of an actor he is, and he's… — Denis Leary
With any actor, if you know your character well enough, you'll know pretty much what he would say under any circumstance, or whatever situation might… — Denis Leary
You can have good writing, but a great actor will make it feel and sound like great writing. You can have great writing, and mediocre… — Denis Leary
I'm just not one of those naturally funny, relaxed actors who enjoy the spotlight and are so good at it. — Heath Ledger
My first instinct was to cast as close to the short story as possible, but then I realized that I needed actors who could go… — Ang Lee
Not taboo - it's just that straight actors still risk their careers commercially and economically. They have to please the crowd - they're movie stars;… — Ang Lee
'Do the Right Thing' was like the first film where I really felt comfortable working with actors. — Spike Lee
I think the best actors in the world are here in New York City. And this city is just so vibrant the energy is just… — Spike Lee
Do you know what White House correspondents call actors who pose as reporters? Anchors. — Jay Leno
Magic Johnson, former basketball player, may run for mayor of L.A. in the next election. Remember the good 'ol days when only qualified people ran… — Jay Leno
An actor has to be very, very careful, as one of the most wonderful props - and actors love props - is a cigarette. There's… — Melissa Leo
I'm a businessman and actor and I still make appearances. — Carl Lewis
I'm very serious about becoming a dramatic actor. I don't want to play cameo parts walking on as Carl Lewis the athlete. I want to… — Carl Lewis
Actors should never give interviews. — Daniel Day-Lewis
For as long as I can remember, the thing that gave me a sense of wonderment and renewal... has always been the work of other… — Daniel Day-Lewis
I think some actors thrive on working at a much greater pace than I do. — Daniel Day-Lewis

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