“A lot of people tend to chew up the scenery. I'm a firm believer in less is more, especially on the big screen.” PeopleBigsScreensBelieverFirmSceneryBig ScreenLess Is More Author:Mark Wahlberg
“Well every moment, every project is different. I took a very slow approach to acting, trying to really work with people I could learn from. And I got something different out of each experience.” PeopleTryingWellsDifferentMomentsActingProjectsApproach Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I approach everything the same. I try to make it as real as possible, whether you gotta make people laugh or make people cry, it's always the same approach for me. But if I start doing pratfalls, somebody please pull the plug on me.” PeopleIfsTryingRealLaughingCryPleaseApproachMaking People LaughPlugs Author:Mark Wahlberg
“In my movies, I'm not trying to erase any old image of myself, really. And also I'm not trying to imitate anyone or follow in their footsteps, because I know, Burt Reynolds was just one of the people that told me this, I know how you can only last in this business if you got something special to offer, just by being yourself.” PeopleIfsKnowsTryingLastsKnow HowSpecialOffersBeing YourselfJust OneEraseFootstepsSomething Special Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I don't like to eat in movies. I don't like props. Some people have always got to have a thing and they're doing this or doing that. I hate it. I just want to talk or fight. Or both!” PeopleWantHateFightingI HateProps Author:Mark Wahlberg
“When you go into a starring position and you're carrying a movie, it's important that people like it. So I only do things that I can connect with in some sort of way, or that I can identify with.” PeopleWayI CanImportantPosition Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I never want to be told, "Hey, this is what you do best, and this is the only thing you're going to do." And there are other people that are put into that box. Or unable to navigate through all the different genres. Some people insist on being a tough guy even though it's not happening. People only want to see them in leading romantic roles. Yet they continue to try and force something that doesn't feel organic to people.” PeopleWantFeelsTryingDifferentGuyForceRolesHappeningsToughBoxesHeyGenreNavigateTough GuyDifferent Genres Author:Mark Wahlberg
“You need to have new people, young people that are super excited and super eager to get in there anytime we're doing something dangerous action-wise. It's pretty annoying but I get it, I understand the enthusiasm, I just give it a little time.” PeopleNeedsGivingLittlesActionYoungWiseDangerousExcitedEnthusiasmAnnoyingLittle Time Author:Mark Wahlberg
“Success for me is just having a job and have the studio feel confident that I can go out there and make a movie that people will enjoy.” PeopleFeelsI CanJobsEnjoyStudios Author:Mark Wahlberg
“Even my going back to school was to inspire young people that it's never too late to education. That's all I can do, and try to be the best father and husband that I can be.” PeopleTryingI CanSchoolYoungFatherCan DoInspireHusbandLateBeing The BestToo LateNever Too LateBest FatherGoing Back To School Author:Mark Wahlberg
“Working with talented people and challenging myself as an actor [excites me].” PeopleActorsChallengesChallenging Myself Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I was really inspired by the way people responded, and I wanted to tell that story [ 'Patriots Day']. It's never been more difficult or complicated for me to make a movie. It's about my home, my people, my community.” PeopleWayStoriesHomeWantedDifficultCommunityInspiredComplicatedPatriotPatriot Day Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I did a lot of things that I regretted and I certainly paid for my mistakes. You have to go and ask for forgiveness and it wasn't until I really started doing good and doing right, by other people as well as myself, that I really started to feel that guilt go away. So I don't have a problem going to sleep at night.” PeopleFeelsWellsProblemNightAsksSleepMistakePaidGuiltGoing AwayDoing GoodGoing To SleepMy MistakesDoing RightAsking For Forgiveness Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I'm always friendly and encouraging on set. I want people to be at their best creatively.” PeopleWantFriendly Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I like to talk to people. I've got one assistant, one Blackberry. That's my overhead. I don't text that much or email. I like to sit down face-to-face and have a conversation with you. I'm old-fashioned.” PeopleFacesConversationOld FashionedEmailFace To FaceAssistantsOverheadBlackberries Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I want people to come see my films and enjoy them but at the end of the day you can't control what people think.” PeopleThinkingWantEndsFilmEnjoyThe End Of The Day Author:Mark Wahlberg
“Well, I would love it if they could take all the guns away. Unfortunately, you can't do that so you hope that good people in the world have them to protect the people who can't protect themselves.” PeopleIfsWorldWellsProtectGunGood People Author:Mark Wahlberg
“Justin Bieber is like the white Tupac. Compared to a lot of people.” PeopleWhiteJustin Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I don't wanna hear nobody complain that they're getting paid all this money and people won't leave them alone. It's part of it.” PeoplePaidComplaining Author:Mark Wahlberg
“It's ridiculous that people call me a sex symbol. I don't feel like that at all. My daughter would get a kick out of it - she'd find it very funny. I'll take it though. I'm very humble. But it's certainly not the way I feel.” PeopleWayFeelsSexDaughterHumbleRidiculousSymbolsKicksMy DaughterCall MeSex Symbol Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I've always wanted to be in the health and wellness business. I try to encourage people to live a healthy lifestyle.” PeopleTryingWantedHealthyLifestyleWellnessHealthy LifestyleHealth And Wellness Author:Mark Wahlberg
“I want to give my kids the world, but I also want them to appreciate everything, to succeed, to be good people, to enjoy life. This is my most important role. If I fail at this, I fail at everything.” PeopleIfsWorldWantGivingImportantKidsEnjoyRolesFailingSucceedAppreciateBe GoodGood PeopleEnjoy Life Author:Mark Wahlberg
