Screen Quotes

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My father has a general rule. He says if I haven't done it in real life I shouldn't do it on-screen. — Natalie Portman
Because I was promoted as a sort of a siren and played all those sexy broads, people made the mistake of thinking I was like… — Ava Gardner
After my screen test, the director clapped his hands gleefully and yelled: â€œShe can't talk! She can't act! She's sensational!â€ — Ava Gardner
The next evolutionary step is into the screen. — Marc Maron
There's one difference between me and them: I know I'm not qualified. In my opinion, Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn't qualified to be governor of California. Ronald… — James Garner
When the Batman TV series was taken to the silver screen, one of America's favourite sweethearts would don the mask and claws of Catwoman. — Eartha Kitt
I open myself up every time I walk on screen and give you everything that I am. There are parts of me that are in… — Kevin Spacey
You hear things like, â€˜People shouldnâ€™t know about your life because youâ€™re creating an illusion on-screen.â€™ But I donâ€™t see other actresses going to great… — Ellen Page
If youâ€™re going to die on screen, youâ€™ve got to be strong and in good health. — Greta Garbo
Unfortunately, or perhaps it is fortunate that I have always been forced to stand on my acting ability. I haven't a personality such as Jack… — William Powell
I'm no actor and I never have been. What people see on the screen is me. — Clark Gable
There was more good acting at Hollywood parties than ever appeared on the screen. — Bette Davis
We all know why [the generals] are so critical of the defense secretary. They're being defensive because they weren't able to implement his brilliant plan… — Stephen Colbert
So what? A lobbyist cheated Indian tribes out of $25 million then laundered their money through phony Christian charities trying to stop other Indian tribes… — Stephen Colbert
President Bush has embarked on an eight-day tour of the continent. He hopes this one goes better than the other ones he's made recently. Obviously… — Stephen Colbert
I like to direct for the big screen. — David Boreanaz
How do you explain certain physical qualities that somehow sell on screen? You're born with it... Certain people are just more watchable, and I was… — Joan Chen
Ensure that your script is watertight. If it's not on the page, it will never magically appear on the screen. — Richard E. Grant
We have such a long, familiar history with Peter Falk. The minute his mug is on that screen people smile — Paul Reiser
People love to see themselves on screen in a way that makes sense and seems on point. — Regina King

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