“As an actor, it's a relatively passive job unless you're generating your own content or writing your own content. So to a certain degree you're at the mercy of what is available, what you're reading, what you become passionate about, and ultimately, what people want to hire you for.” PeopleWantWritingJobsCertainReadingActorsDegreesMercyPassionateAvailablePassive Author:Elijah Wood
“I think people would be up in arms. I think we would most likely have a similar situation to what happened in the 60s. I don't know if it would be as violent, I think it would be difficult to say that. But I think that, from what I can understand, our nation as a whole is largely against the war as it stands.” PeopleIfsThinkingKnowsI CanWarWholeWould BeNationsDifficultSituationHappenedArmsViolent Author:Elijah Wood
“I just can't imagine that people would stand for it. People are wanting to potentially elect someone who will get our troops out, so at this stage, if the draft was reinstated, I just think that people would have none of it.” PeopleIfsThinkingImagineStageImagine ThatTroopsOur Troops Author:Elijah Wood
“I've been really lucky from eight years old to continue doing what I do and continue to love it. I've been able to travel all over the world. I've had experiences at my age that a lot of people haven't. So, you know, I've missed out on certain things, but in other ways I've gained, so it balances itself out.” PeopleKnowsWorldWayYearsAgeAbleCertainHavensBalanceLuckyEight Author:Elijah Wood
“I initially thought it was going to feel weird to be [on Sundance] while [the marches against now-President Donald Trump] was happening. And feel disconnected in that way that feels irresponsible. But the other side of it is that there are people here who believe the right things that are trying to make a difference with art.” PeopleWayFeelsTryingBelieveArtSidesPresidentDifferencesTrumpHappeningsRight ThingMaking A DifferenceMarchIrresponsibleDisconnectedSundance Author:Elijah Wood
“[Sundance is] giving people a chance - many first-time filmmakers. It carries that weight - if you bring something here, people connect with it and it can launch a career.” PeopleIfsGivingFirstsChanceCareersFirst TimeWeightFilmmakerCarrieSundance Author:Elijah Wood
“I definitely don't look my age. So I actively look for roles that will help people change their perception of me” PeopleLooksHelpingAgeChangeRolesPerception Author:Elijah Wood
“My philosophy has always been to try to put myself into roles and films that are different. That intensified after 'Lord of the Rings' because it was so massive, but it's something I've always believed in - wanting to change people's perceptions and challenge myself as an actor.” PeopleTryingDifferentPhilosophyFilmActorsChallengesLordRolesPerceptionRingsMassiveAlways Believe Author:Elijah Wood
“Geeks are generally the most interesting people.” PeopleInterestingGeekMost Interesting Author:Elijah Wood
“The worst kind of lying I've ever done is keeping things from people.” PeopleKindDoneLyingWorstPeople Lie Author:Elijah Wood
