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Alec Baldwin, born on April 3, 1958, is an American actor known for his performances in film and television, particularly in roles such as those in 'The Parent Trap' and 'The West Wing'. His achievements in the entertainment industry have earned him a respected status among artists.

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“I think I do want to go into politics. I really, really do. And I don't know if I will.”

Ifs Thinking Knows Want

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“My life, in some ways, has been a half-measure. I didn't commit myself all the way to my marriage and family, because I would have given up more. And I didn't go all the way with just being completely selfish. I always wonder where my career would be if I was more selfish.”

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“I believe we can balance the scales if Tom Cruise would lower his quote by a mere $29 million... I assure you my salary would not make a difference. My annual salary is the budget for Altoids on one of Tom's movies.”

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“You can be someone running...who is just a soaring leader of people. But if you don't have the finances down, you're going to have a problem.”

People Ifs Problem Running Education Leader Finance Soar

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“Well, actors get very frustrated with giving control to other people. They have their own ideas and wants for their characters. Warren Beatty once told me that he thought actors ended up directing out of frustration. If you have a strong sense of how to communicate a film, you should direct. The problem is that it is a huge commitment. I'd rather direct a play than a film due to the time. A movie can tie you up for a year or more.”

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“If I add a negative element to the piece, you are not a villain necessarily but you bring a stronger, more negative aspect to the film, and if you don't do that, the film goes off balance where you can't worry about likability, you have to come in and play the part the best way that you can.”

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“You've got to see someone at their worst and ask yourself if you can handle it.”

Ifs Asks Worst Handle

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“If you do get married, get a prenup. It's not about money at all. It's about having a document that states how you'll dissolve your marriage while you still have a shred of respect for each other.”

Ifs Stills States Married Documents

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“I don't think acting is addictive. If I stopped acting tomorrow, I really wouldn't care. If you told me that I would have to sell real estate in New York City to look after my family, that would be fine with me.”

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“Soaps are the best. They really are. If you can do a soap, well, you can do anything. You have to learn pages of dialogue very quickly.”

Ifs Wells Can Do Pages Dialogue Soap

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“I think my exact comment was that if Bush won it would be a good time to leave the United States. I'm not necessarily going to leave the United States.”

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“I suppose if the offending paparazzi was wearing a hoodie and I shot him, it would all blow over.”

Ifs Shots Blow Paparazzi Offending

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“You ask me if I have a God complex? Let me tell you something — I am God.”

Ifs Asks Let Me Complexes Ask Me Malice God Complex

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“If we were in another country, we would stone Henry Hyde to death and we would go to their homes and kill their wives and their children. We would kill their families, for what they’re doing to this country.”

Ifs Children Country Home Wife Stones Hyde

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“If Obama was white, he’d be up by 17 points.”

Author:Alec Baldwin

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Born: April 3, 1958
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 94

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